Enrollment
1,693
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodland Hills, CA
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for George Ellery Hale Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003062Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Woodland Hills · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Ellery Hale Charter Academy ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Woodland Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Ellery Hale Charter Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Ellery Hale Charter Academy
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy is a large charter middle school in Woodland Hills, California, enrolling 1,693 students.
At 21.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,693 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 338 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #180.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% 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.
Among Woodland Hills's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodland Hills Academy (607 students): George Ellery Hale Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 23.3:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside George Ellery Hale Charter Academy.
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 George Ellery Hale Charter Academy compares
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,693 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,693
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.3%
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Asian 16.5%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, George Ellery Hale Charter Academy 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 George Ellery Hale Charter Academy.
$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 George Ellery Hale Charter Academy 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Ellery Hale Charter Academy'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 in Woodland Hills
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,693 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George Ellery Hale Charter Academy
How many students attend George Ellery Hale Charter Academy?
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy has 1,693 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodland Hills, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Ellery Hale Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at George Ellery Hale Charter Academy is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Ellery Hale Charter Academy?
32.5% of students at George Ellery Hale Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Ellery Hale Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at George Ellery Hale Charter Academy is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Woodland Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Ellery Hale Charter Academy?
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 George Ellery Hale Charter Academy rank among public schools in Woodland Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, George Ellery Hale Charter Academy ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Woodland Hills, 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 Woodland Hills on the city page.
Is George Ellery Hale Charter Academy a good school?
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 George Ellery Hale Charter Academy, 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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