Enrollment
570
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Hollywood, CA
Coldwater Canyon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Coldwater Canyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002928
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coldwater Canyon Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 18
- elementary schools in North Hollywood · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Coldwater Canyon Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coldwater Canyon Elementary ranks #9 of 18 elementary schools in North Hollywood, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coldwater Canyon Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coldwater Canyon Elementary
Coldwater Canyon Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in North Hollywood, California, enrolling 570 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.8% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 570 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,375 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #507.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among North Hollywood's elementary schools, it stands alongside John B. Monlux Elementary (660 students): Coldwater Canyon Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 23.6:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Coldwater Canyon Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Coldwater Canyon Elementary compares
Coldwater Canyon Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.9%
Two or More 7.9%
White 5.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Coldwater Canyon Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Coldwater Canyon Elementary.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Coldwater Canyon 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 Coldwater Canyon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 North Hollywood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John B. Monlux Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Saticoy Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Fair Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Toluca Lake Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 24:1 students per teacher
Victory Boulevard Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Strathern Street Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~570 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Coldwater Canyon Elementary
How many students attend Coldwater Canyon Elementary?
Coldwater Canyon Elementary has 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Hollywood, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coldwater Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coldwater Canyon Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Coldwater Canyon Elementary?
90.8% of students at Coldwater Canyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coldwater Canyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Coldwater Canyon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment, in North Hollywood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coldwater Canyon Elementary?
Coldwater Canyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coldwater Canyon Elementary rank among elementary schools in North Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Coldwater Canyon Elementary ranks #9 of 18 elementary schools in North Hollywood, 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 North Hollywood on the city page.
Is Coldwater Canyon Elementary a good school?
Coldwater Canyon Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Coldwater Canyon 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.
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