Enrollment
330
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Angeles, CA
California Creative Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for California Creative Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060155011660Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Creative Learning Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #65 of 344
- elementary schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
California Creative Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Creative Learning Academy ranks #65 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060155011660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How California Creative Learning Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at California Creative Learning Academy
California Creative Learning Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Los Angeles, California, enrolling 330 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 330 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 933 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #210.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 43 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts District spends $13,285 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Los Angeles's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wish Community (860 students): California Creative Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 23.2:1).
Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts District is a single-school charter district, so California Creative Learning Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How California Creative Learning Academy compares
California Creative Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$13,285
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.8 FTE
Per 43 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
White 34.5%
Two or More 15.2%
Asian 7.0%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, California Creative Learning Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts District, which includes California Creative Learning Academy.
$13,285
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 53.8%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Los Angeles
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wish Community
Standard public school
860 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
South Park Elementary
Standard public school
825 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Union Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kipp Compton Community
Standard public school
783 students 52.2:1 students per teacher
Ninety-Third Street Elementary
Standard public school
772 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
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Frequently asked questions about California Creative Learning Academy
How many students attend California Creative Learning Academy?
California Creative Learning Academy has 330 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Creative Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at California Creative Learning Academy is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 California Creative Learning Academy?
42.5% of students at California Creative Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Creative Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at California Creative Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Creative Learning Academy?
California Creative Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does California Creative Learning Academy rank among elementary schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, California Creative Learning Academy ranks #65 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles on the city page.
Is California Creative Learning Academy a good school?
California Creative Learning Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts District?
None; Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts District is a single-school charter district, and California Creative Learning Academy is its only campus.
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