- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Gate, CA
Bryson Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bryson Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002870
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryson Avenue Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 18
- elementary schools in South Gate · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryson Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryson Avenue Elementary ranks #12 of 18 elementary schools in South Gate, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Bryson Avenue Elementary held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 062271002870 · South Gate, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 20.2:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Bryson Avenue Elementary held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bryson 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 706
Bryson Avenue Elementary
706 students
What this shows Bryson Avenue Elementary reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bryson Avenue Elementary compares
Bryson 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 | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.1%
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 97.2%
White 1.4%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Bryson 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 Bryson 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryson 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 South Gate
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Corazon Academy
Standard public school
1,070 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Hollydale
Standard public school
794 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
San Miguel Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Montara Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Tweedy Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 19.6:1 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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bryson Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Bryson Avenue Elementary?
Bryson Avenue Elementary has 706 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Gate, CA. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryson Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryson Avenue Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Bryson Avenue Elementary?
76.5% of students at Bryson Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryson Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bryson Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in South Gate, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryson Avenue Elementary?
Bryson Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Bryson Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in South Gate?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryson Avenue Elementary ranks #12 of 18 elementary schools in South Gate, 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 South Gate on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Bryson 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.