Enrollment
564
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chatsworth, CA
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement
Federal NCES profile for Germain Academy for Academic Achievement, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003041
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Chatsworth · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Germain Academy for Academic Achievement ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Chatsworth, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Germain Academy for Academic Achievement compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Germain Academy for Academic Achievement
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Chatsworth, California, enrolling 564 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 564 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,753 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #354.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (17%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% 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.
Among Chatsworth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Superior Street Elementary (470 students): Germain Academy for Academic Achievement is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 24.7:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Germain Academy for Academic Achievement.
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 Germain Academy for Academic Achievement compares
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement 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 | 58.1% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 36% | - | - |
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.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
32.1%
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
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 53.0%
White 17.2%
Asian 13.8%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Germain Academy for Academic Achievement 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 Germain Academy for Academic Achievement.
$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 Germain Academy for Academic Achievement Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Germain Academy for Academic Achievement'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 elementary schools in Chatsworth
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Superior Street Elementary
Standard public school
470 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Our Community Charter
Standard public school
434 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Chatsworth Park Es Urban Planning/Comm Development Magnet
Standard public school
422 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Cds Elementary
Alternative education program
3 students 1.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~564 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Germain Academy for Academic Achievement
How many students attend Germain Academy for Academic Achievement?
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement has 564 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chatsworth, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Germain Academy for Academic Achievement?
The student-teacher ratio at Germain Academy for Academic Achievement 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 Germain Academy for Academic Achievement?
58.1% of students at Germain Academy for Academic Achievement are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Germain Academy for Academic Achievement?
The largest demographic group at Germain Academy for Academic Achievement is Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment, in Chatsworth, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Germain Academy for Academic Achievement?
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Germain Academy for Academic Achievement rank among elementary schools in Chatsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Germain Academy for Academic Achievement ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Chatsworth, 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 Chatsworth on the city page.
Is Germain Academy for Academic Achievement a good school?
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Germain Academy for Academic Achievement, 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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