- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271010839Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #255 of 344
- elementary schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center ranks #255 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271010839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 062271010839 · Los Angeles, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
616 enr · 22:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center 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 616
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center
616 students
What this shows Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center compares
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.8%
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 81.7%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 4.2%
White 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center 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 Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center'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 Los Angeles
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wish Community
Standard public school
860 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
South Park Elementary
Standard public school
825 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Union Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kipp Compton Community
Standard public school
783 students 52.2:1 students per teacher
Ninety-Third Street Elementary
Standard public school
772 students 18.4:1 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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center
How many students attend Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center has 616 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center?
81.6% of students at Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center?
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center rank among elementary schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center ranks #255 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center, 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.