- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Van Nuys, CA
Columbus Avenue
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Avenue, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271010527
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Avenue earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Van Nuys · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Avenue has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Avenue ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Van Nuys, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271010527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Columbus Avenue shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 062271010527 · Van Nuys, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 18.2:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Columbus Avenue shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Columbus Avenue 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 382
Columbus Avenue
382 students
What this shows Columbus Avenue reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Avenue compares
Columbus Avenue is a shrinking 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.2%
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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.9%
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 89.5%
White 5.2%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Columbus Avenue is less 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 Columbus Avenue 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Avenue'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 Van Nuys
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kester Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
886 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Kittridge Street Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Valerio Street Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Sylvan Park Elementary
Standard public school
643 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Hazeltine Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lashon Academy
Standard public school
595 students 23.8:1 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Avenue
How many students attend Columbus Avenue?
Columbus Avenue has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Van Nuys, CA. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Avenue?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Avenue is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Columbus Avenue?
91.2% of students at Columbus Avenue are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Avenue?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Avenue is Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment, in Van Nuys, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Avenue?
Columbus Avenue has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Columbus Avenue rank among elementary schools in Van Nuys?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Avenue ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Columbus Avenue, 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.