- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Angeles, CA
Castelar Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Castelar Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002903
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castelar Street Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #162 of 344
- elementary schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Castelar Street Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castelar Street Elementary ranks #162 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Castelar Street Elementary held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 062271002903 · Los Angeles, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 23.2:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Castelar Street Elementary held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Castelar Street 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 626
Castelar Street Elementary
626 students
What this shows Castelar Street Elementary reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castelar Street Elementary compares
Castelar Street 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 626 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.
Student demographics
Asian 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 15.8%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: Asian at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Castelar Street Elementary 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 Castelar Street Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castelar Street 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 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
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 (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castelar Street Elementary
How many students attend Castelar Street Elementary?
Castelar Street Elementary has 626 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castelar Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Castelar Street Elementary is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castelar Street Elementary?
81.5% of students at Castelar Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castelar Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Castelar Street Elementary is Asian at 47.6% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castelar Street Elementary?
Castelar Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Castelar Street Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Castelar Street Elementary ranks #162 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 Castelar Street 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.