- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northridge, CA
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies
Federal NCES profile for Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002842Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Northridge · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Northridge, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 062271002842 · Northridge, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
588 enr · 24.5:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies 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 588
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies
588 students
What this shows Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies compares
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
White 30.6%
Asian 17.9%
Two or More 13.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies 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 Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies'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.
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary
Alternative education program
650 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies
Standard public school
610 students 25.4:1 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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies
How many students attend Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies?
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies has 588 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northridge, CA. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies?
21.4% of students at Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies?
The largest demographic group at Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 36.7% of enrollment, in Northridge, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies?
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies rank among elementary schools in Northridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies ranks #2 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 Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies, 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.