- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmington, CA
Broad Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Broad Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002865
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broad Avenue Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- small classes for California
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Broad Avenue Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Avenue Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Wilmington, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Broad Avenue Elementary held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 062271002865 · Wilmington, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 16.3:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Broad Avenue Elementary held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Broad Avenue 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 441
Broad Avenue Elementary
441 students
What this shows Broad Avenue Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broad Avenue Elementary compares
Broad Avenue 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.8%
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 89.6%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.3%
White 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Broad Avenue 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 Broad Avenue 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 | Lower 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 Broad Avenue 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 Wilmington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harry Bridges Span
Standard public school
1,171 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Gulf Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Wilmington Park Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Hawaiian Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Scholarship Prep - South Bay
Standard public school
421 students 35.1:1 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Broad Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Broad Avenue Elementary?
Broad Avenue Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmington, CA. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broad Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Broad Avenue Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 24% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% 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 Broad Avenue Elementary?
76.2% of students at Broad Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broad Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Broad Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment, in Wilmington, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broad Avenue Elementary?
Broad Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Broad Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Avenue Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Broad Avenue 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.