- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Segundo, CA
Center Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Center Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061221001387
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Street Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in El Segundo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Street Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Street Elementary ranks #3 of 9 public schools in El Segundo, CA.
School address
District: El Segundo Unified · California
NCES ID 061221001387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Center Street Elementary held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 061221001387 · El Segundo, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
797 enr · 25.7:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: El Segundo High (1,232 students)
Center Street Elementary held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Center Street Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Segundo Hig
El Segundo High
1,232 students
- El Segundo Mid
El Segundo Middle
804 students
- This school
Center Street Elementary
797 students
- Richmond Stree
Richmond Street Elementary
597 students
- Arena High (Co 32
Arena High (Continuation)
32 students
What this shows Center Street Elementary reports 797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Street Elementary compares
Center 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 84% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
797
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Two or More 18.1%
Asian 12.3%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Center Street Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Segundo Unified reports $13,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Street Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Segundo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Segundo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Street Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arena High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Street Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in El Segundo
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~797 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Street Elementary
How many students attend Center Street Elementary?
Center Street Elementary has 797 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Segundo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 773 (2022-23) → 810 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Street Elementary is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Street Elementary?
9.1% of students at Center Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Center Street Elementary is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in El Segundo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Street Elementary?
Center Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Center Street Elementary rank among public schools in El Segundo?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Street Elementary ranks #3 of 9 public schools in El Segundo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in El Segundo on the city page.
What other schools are in El Segundo Unified?
Besides Center Street Elementary, El Segundo Unified also operates El Segundo High (1,232 students), El Segundo Middle (804 students), and Richmond Street Elementary (597 students). See the El Segundo Unified district page for the complete list.