Enrollment
462
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canoga Park, CA
Canoga Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Canoga Park 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 062271002889
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canoga Park Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Canoga Park · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- small classes for California
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Canoga Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canoga Park Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Canoga Park, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canoga Park Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canoga Park Elementary
Canoga Park Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Canoga Park, California, enrolling 462 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16.5:1, Canoga Park Elementary is leaner than roughly 85% of California schools and 23% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 93.5% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #161.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Canoga Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hart Street Elementary (699 students): Canoga Park Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 21.8:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Canoga Park Elementary.
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 Canoga Park Elementary compares
Canoga Park Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.0%
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
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 87.7%
White 4.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Canoga Park Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Canoga Park Elementary.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
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.
How Canoga Park 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 | Similar 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 Canoga Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 Canoga Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hart Street Elementary
Standard public school
699 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Limerick Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Multicultural Learning Center
Standard public school
496 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park
Standard public school
399 students 21:1 students per teacher
Fullbright Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Village Charter Academy
Standard public school
307 students 23.6:1 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 (~462 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Canoga Park Elementary
How many students attend Canoga Park Elementary?
Canoga Park Elementary has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canoga Park, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canoga Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canoga Park Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 23% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 5% 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 Canoga Park Elementary?
93.5% of students at Canoga Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canoga Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Canoga Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment, in Canoga Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canoga Park Elementary?
Canoga Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canoga Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Canoga Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Canoga Park Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Canoga Park, 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 Canoga Park on the city page.
Is Canoga Park Elementary a good school?
Canoga Park Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of 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 Angeles Unified?
Besides Canoga Park 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.
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