- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reseda, CA
Blythe Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blythe Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002858
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blythe Street Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Reseda · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Blythe Street Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blythe Street Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Reseda, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Blythe Street Elementary held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 062271002858 · Reseda, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 24.8:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Blythe Street Elementary held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Blythe Street 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 323
Blythe Street Elementary
323 students
What this shows Blythe Street Elementary reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blythe Street Elementary compares
Blythe Street 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 83.6%
Asian 6.2%
White 5.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Blythe Street Elementary is less 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 Blythe Street Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blythe Street 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 Reseda
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shirley Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Melvin Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Reseda Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Vanalden Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
369 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Cantara Street Elementary
Standard public school
357 students 17:1 students per teacher
Bertrand Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 21.7:1 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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blythe Street Elementary
How many students attend Blythe Street Elementary?
Blythe Street Elementary has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reseda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blythe Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blythe Street Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blythe Street Elementary?
93.9% of students at Blythe Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blythe Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blythe Street Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Reseda, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blythe Street Elementary?
Blythe Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Blythe Street Elementary rank among elementary schools in Reseda?
By Resource Investment Index, Blythe Street Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Reseda, 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 Reseda on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Blythe Street 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.