Enrollment
289
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Crestwood Street Steam Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Crestwood Street Steam Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002943
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestwood Street Steam Magnet earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestwood Street Steam Magnet has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Street Steam Magnet ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crestwood Street Steam Magnet compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crestwood Street Steam Magnet
Crestwood Street Steam Magnet is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, enrolling 289 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 289 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,088 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #578.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (13%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% 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 Rancho Palos Verdes's elementary schools, it stands alongside Silver Spur Elementary (540 students): Crestwood Street Steam Magnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.2:1 vs 25.7:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Crestwood Street Steam Magnet.
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 Crestwood Street Steam Magnet compares
Crestwood Street Steam Magnet on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.6%
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 + 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.
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 61.6%
White 12.8%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Crestwood Street Steam Magnet is more 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 Crestwood Street Steam Magnet.
$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 Crestwood Street Steam Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestwood Street Steam Magnet'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 Rancho Palos Verdes
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silver Spur Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Soleado Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Mira Catalina Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Vista Grande Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Point Vicente Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 19.6:1 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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crestwood Street Steam Magnet
How many students attend Crestwood Street Steam Magnet?
Crestwood Street Steam Magnet has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Street Steam Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Street Steam Magnet is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crestwood Street Steam Magnet?
68.1% of students at Crestwood Street Steam Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestwood Street Steam Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Crestwood Street Steam Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestwood Street Steam Magnet?
Crestwood Street Steam Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Crestwood Street Steam Magnet rank among elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Street Steam Magnet ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes on the city page.
Is Crestwood Street Steam Magnet a good school?
Crestwood Street Steam Magnet earns 27/100 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 Crestwood Street Steam Magnet, 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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