- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arleta, CA
Canterbury Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Canterbury 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 062271002892
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canterbury Avenue Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Arleta · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Canterbury Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canterbury Avenue Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Arleta, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Canterbury Avenue Elementary held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 062271002892 · Arleta, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 19.9:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Canterbury Avenue Elementary held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Canterbury 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 578
Canterbury Avenue Elementary
578 students
What this shows Canterbury Avenue Elementary reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canterbury Avenue Elementary compares
Canterbury 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
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
Hispanic or Latino 89.3%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 2.6%
White 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 | Similar 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 Canterbury 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 Arleta
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vena Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Sharp Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Beachy Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Valor Academy Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 24.2:1 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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canterbury Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Canterbury Avenue Elementary?
Canterbury Avenue Elementary has 578 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arleta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canterbury Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canterbury Avenue Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Canterbury Avenue Elementary?
82.5% of students at Canterbury Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canterbury Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Canterbury Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in Arleta, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canterbury Avenue Elementary?
Canterbury 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 Canterbury Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Arleta?
By Resource Investment Index, Canterbury Avenue Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Arleta, 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 Arleta on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Canterbury 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.