- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Inglewood, CA
Century Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Century Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002909
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Century Park Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 14
- elementary schools in Inglewood · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Century Park Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Century Park Elementary ranks #3 of 14 elementary schools in Inglewood, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Century Park Elementary held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 062271002909 · Inglewood, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 19.7:1 · 92.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Century Park Elementary held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Century Park 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 256
Century Park Elementary
256 students
What this shows Century Park Elementary reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Century Park Elementary compares
Century Park 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.5%
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 47.7%
African American 43.8%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Century Park 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 Century 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 | 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 Century Park 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 Inglewood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Centinela Tk-8 Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Street Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 31.6:1 students per teacher
Beulah Payne P-8 Steam Academy
Standard public school
554 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter
Standard public school
552 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence
Standard public school
487 students 32.5:1 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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Century Park Elementary
How many students attend Century Park Elementary?
Century Park Elementary has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Inglewood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Century Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Century Park Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Century Park Elementary?
92.6% of students at Century Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Century Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Century Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Inglewood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Century Park Elementary?
Century Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Century Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Inglewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Century Park Elementary ranks #3 of 14 elementary schools in Inglewood, 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 Inglewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Century 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.