- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sun Valley, CA
Fernangeles Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fernangeles Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003001
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fernangeles Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Sun Valley · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fernangeles Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fernangeles Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Sun Valley, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Fernangeles Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 062271003001 · Sun Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 19.1:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Fernangeles Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fernangeles 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 459
Fernangeles Elementary
459 students
What this shows Fernangeles Elementary reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fernangeles Elementary compares
Fernangeles Elementary 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.0%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.1%
Asian 2.4%
White 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Fernangeles Elementary 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 Fernangeles Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fernangeles 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 Sun Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Roscoe Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy
Standard public school
313 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Isana Cardinal Academy
Standard public school
294 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Stonehurst Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
289 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Fenton Stem Acad: Elem Center for Sci Tech Engr and Math
Standard public school
288 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Vinedale College Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
207 students 17.3:1 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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fernangeles Elementary
How many students attend Fernangeles Elementary?
Fernangeles Elementary has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sun Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernangeles Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernangeles Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Fernangeles Elementary?
90.9% of students at Fernangeles Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fernangeles Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fernangeles Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment, in Sun Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fernangeles Elementary?
Fernangeles Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Fernangeles Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sun Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Fernangeles Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Sun Valley, 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 Sun Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Fernangeles 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.