- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chatsworth, CA
Ernest Lawrence Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ernest Lawrence Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003128
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ernest Lawrence Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Chatsworth · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ernest Lawrence Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ernest Lawrence Middle ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Chatsworth, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ernest Lawrence Middle held near 1,072 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 062271003128 · Chatsworth, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,076 enr · 21.5:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Ernest Lawrence Middle held near 1,072 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ernest Lawrence Middle 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 1,076
Ernest Lawrence Middle
1,076 students
What this shows Ernest Lawrence Middle reports 1,076 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ernest Lawrence Middle compares
Ernest Lawrence Middle 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,076
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
Asian 20.6%
White 12.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Ernest Lawrence Middle 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 Ernest Lawrence Middle 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ernest Lawrence Middle'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,076 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ernest Lawrence Middle
How many students attend Ernest Lawrence Middle?
Ernest Lawrence Middle has 1,076 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chatsworth, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,073 (2022-23) → 1,072 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest Lawrence Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest Lawrence Middle is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ernest Lawrence Middle?
63.8% of students at Ernest Lawrence Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ernest Lawrence Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ernest Lawrence Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Chatsworth, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ernest Lawrence Middle?
Ernest Lawrence Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ernest Lawrence Middle rank among public schools in Chatsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ernest Lawrence Middle ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Chatsworth, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chatsworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Ernest Lawrence Middle, 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.