Enrollment
189
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sun Valley, CA
Glenwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003046
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Sun Valley · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenwood Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Sun Valley, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenwood Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenwood Elementary
Glenwood Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Sun Valley, California, enrolling 189 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.6% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 189 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 361 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #167.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.5% 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 Sun Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Roscoe Elementary (481 students): Glenwood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 18.5:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Glenwood Elementary.
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 Glenwood Elementary compares
Glenwood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.5%
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 83.6%
White 8.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Glenwood Elementary 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 Glenwood Elementary.
$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 Glenwood Elementary 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 Glenwood Elementary'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 Sun Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Roscoe Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Fernangeles Elementary
Standard public school
459 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy
Standard public school
313 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Isana Cardinal Academy
Standard public school
294 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Stonehurst Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
289 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Fenton Stem Acad: Elem Center for Sci Tech Engr and Math
Standard public school
288 students 20.6:1 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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Elementary
How many students attend Glenwood Elementary?
Glenwood Elementary has 189 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sun Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Glenwood Elementary?
87.6% of students at Glenwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Sun Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood Elementary?
Glenwood Elementary 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 Glenwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sun Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Sun Valley, 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 Sun Valley on the city page.
Is Glenwood Elementary a good school?
Glenwood Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of 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 Glenwood Elementary, 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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