- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Balboa, CA
Gault Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gault Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003040
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gault Street Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Lake Balboa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gault Street Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gault Street Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Lake Balboa, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Gault Street Elementary grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 062271003040 · Lake Balboa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 21.3:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Gault Street Elementary grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gault Street 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 298
Gault Street Elementary
298 students
What this shows Gault Street Elementary reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gault Street Elementary compares
Gault Street 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.9%
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 80.2%
White 9.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Gault Street 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 Gault Street 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 | Lower 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 Gault Street 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 Lake Balboa
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bassett Street Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Cohasset Street Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Lemay Street Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Anatola Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
269 students 17.9:1 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gault Street Elementary
How many students attend Gault Street Elementary?
Gault Street Elementary has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Balboa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gault Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gault Street Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Gault Street Elementary?
86.2% of students at Gault Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gault Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gault Street Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment, in Lake Balboa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gault Street Elementary?
Gault Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Gault Street Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lake Balboa?
By Resource Investment Index, Gault Street Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Lake Balboa, 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 Lake Balboa on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Gault Street 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.