Enrollment
234
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 062271003042
Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet — Los Angeles, CA
Federal NCES profile for Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet reports 234 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% above the California average and 62% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $25,877 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.3% from local sources (property taxes), 54.5% from the state, and 19.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 20% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 20% in California — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$25,877
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 234 Top 20% in California — larger than 80% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 18.7:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.0% +51% vs state
NCES ID 062271003042
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.6%
White 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet.
$25,877
Per student
+43%
vs California
Avg $18,039
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet
How many students attend Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet?
Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet has 234 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet?
84.0% of students at Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet?
Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.