- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake View Terrace, CA
Brainard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brainard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002861
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brainard Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lake View Terrace · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brainard Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brainard Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lake View Terrace, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Brainard Elementary grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 062271002861 · Lake View Terrace, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 17.8:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Brainard Elementary grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Brainard 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 160
Brainard Elementary
160 students
What this shows Brainard Elementary reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brainard Elementary compares
Brainard Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.3%
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 73.1%
White 11.9%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Brainard 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 Brainard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brainard 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 Lake View Terrace
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brainard Elementary
How many students attend Brainard Elementary?
Brainard Elementary has 160 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake View Terrace, CA. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brainard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brainard Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brainard Elementary?
73.8% of students at Brainard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brainard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brainard Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment, in Lake View Terrace, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brainard Elementary?
Brainard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Brainard Elementary rank among public schools in Lake View Terrace?
By Resource Investment Index, Brainard Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lake View Terrace, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Brainard 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.