- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodland Hills, CA
Calabash Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Calabash Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002884Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calabash Charter Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Woodland Hills · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Calabash Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calabash Charter Academy ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Woodland Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Calabash Charter Academy held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 062271002884 · Woodland Hills, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
409 enr · 24.1:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Calabash Charter Academy held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Calabash Charter Academy 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 409
Calabash Charter Academy
409 students
What this shows Calabash Charter Academy reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calabash Charter Academy compares
Calabash Charter Academy 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.7%
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
White 53.3%
Two or More 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Asian 5.6%
African American 4.6%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Calabash Charter Academy 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 Calabash Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 Calabash Charter Academy'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 Woodland Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Woodland Hills Elementary Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Woodlake Elementary Community Charter
Standard public school
561 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Serrania Avenue Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
525 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
324 students 20.3:1 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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calabash Charter Academy
How many students attend Calabash Charter Academy?
Calabash Charter Academy has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodland Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calabash Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Calabash Charter Academy is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calabash Charter Academy?
18.8% of students at Calabash Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calabash Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Calabash Charter Academy is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Woodland Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calabash Charter Academy?
Calabash Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Calabash Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Woodland Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Calabash Charter Academy ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Woodland Hills, 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 Woodland Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Calabash Charter Academy, 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.