- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Angeles, CA
Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002901
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #43 of 344
- elementary schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet ranks #43 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 062271002901 · Los Angeles, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 21.8:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet 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 327
Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet
327 students
What this shows Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet compares
Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.9%
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 45.0%
White 22.9%
African American 22.6%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet 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 Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet'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 Los Angeles
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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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
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet
How many students attend Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet?
Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet?
61.6% of students at Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet?
Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet 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 Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet rank among elementary schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet ranks #43 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.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet, 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.