- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-111 students YoY
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy shrank from 1,887 students in 2022-23 to 1,776 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 79.0 → 73.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-111 students YoY 062271003062 · Woodland Hills, CA Middle · MID · CHARTER
1,693 enr · 21.7:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy shrank from 1,887 students in 2022-23 to 1,776 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 79.0 → 73.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy 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
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy
1,693 students
What this shows George Ellery Hale Charter Academy reports 1,693 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Ellery Hale Charter Academy compares
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy is a shrinking 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,444
- 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.
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 (~1,693 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,887 (2022-23) → 1,776 (2023-24), down 111.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.