Enrollment
1,461
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tarzana, CA
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003289Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle earns 33/100 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.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Tarzana · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tarzana, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is a large charter middle school in Tarzana, California, enrolling 1,461 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,461 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 427 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #170.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle.
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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle compares
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 44.3% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,461 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
1,461
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
27.6%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
Asian 13.5%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle 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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle.
$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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle 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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle'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 middle 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 (~1,461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
How many students attend Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle has 1,461 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tarzana, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle 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 Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle?
44.3% of students at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Tarzana, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle rank among public schools in Tarzana?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tarzana, 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 Tarzana on the city page.
Is Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle a good school?
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle earns 33/100 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. 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 Gaspar De Portola Charter 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.
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