Enrollment
234
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Angeles, CA
Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003042
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 344
- elementary schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet ranks #2 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-22% 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
What stands out at Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet
Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Los Angeles, California, enrolling 234 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16.7:1, Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet is leaner than roughly 85% of California schools and 22% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 84.0% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 234 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 656 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #37, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
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 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Los Angeles's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wish Community (860 students): Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 23.2:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet.
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 Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet compares
Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 + 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet is less 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 Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet.
$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 Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet'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 Los Angeles
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wish Community
Standard public school
860 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
South Park Elementary
Standard public school
825 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Union Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kipp Compton Community
Standard public school
783 students 52.2:1 students per teacher
Ninety-Third Street Elementary
Standard public school
772 students 18.4:1 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 (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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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 an 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 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet rank among elementary schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet ranks #2 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles on the city page.
Is Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet a good school?
Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Glassell Park Es Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet, 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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