- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Encino, CA
Encino Charter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Encino Charter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002990Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Encino Charter Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Encino · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Encino Charter Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Encino Charter Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Encino, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Encino Charter Elementary grew from 520 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 062271002990 · Encino, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
529 enr · 24:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Encino Charter Elementary grew from 520 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Encino Charter 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 529
Encino Charter Elementary
529 students
What this shows Encino Charter Elementary reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Encino Charter Elementary compares
Encino Charter Elementary is a growing 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.7%
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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 37.2%
Two or More 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Asian 7.4%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Encino Charter 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 Encino Charter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Encino Charter 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 Encino
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lanai Road Elementary
Standard public school
566 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Standard public school
494 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Academy for Enriched Sciences
Standard public school
291 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Emelita Street Elementary
Standard public school
275 students 19.6:1 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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Encino Charter Elementary
How many students attend Encino Charter Elementary?
Encino Charter Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Encino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Encino Charter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Encino Charter Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Encino Charter Elementary?
29.0% of students at Encino Charter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Encino Charter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Encino Charter Elementary is White at 37.2% of enrollment, in Encino, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Encino Charter Elementary?
Encino Charter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Encino Charter Elementary rank among elementary schools in Encino?
By Resource Investment Index, Encino Charter Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Encino, 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 Encino on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Encino Charter 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.