- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northridge, CA
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002833
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Northridge · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Northridge, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062271002833 · Northridge, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 24.1:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 650
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary
650 students
What this shows Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary compares
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 30.2%
Asian 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 16.3%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 30.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Northridge
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies
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610 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
588 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Standard public school
527 students 24:1 students per teacher
Calahan Street Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Darby Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Andasol Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary
How many students attend Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary?
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary has 650 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northridge, CA. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary?
20.1% of students at Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary is White at 30.2% of enrollment, in Northridge, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary?
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary rank among elementary schools in Northridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Northridge, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.