- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmington, CA
Gulf Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gulf Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003060
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf Avenue Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulf Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Avenue Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Wilmington, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Gulf Avenue Elementary held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 062271003060 · Wilmington, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 20.5:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Gulf Avenue Elementary held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gulf Avenue Elementary 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 634
Gulf Avenue Elementary
634 students
What this shows Gulf Avenue Elementary reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf Avenue Elementary compares
Gulf Avenue Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.6%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
White 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Gulf Avenue Elementary is less 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 Gulf Avenue 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf Avenue Elementary'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 elementary schools in Wilmington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harry Bridges Span
Standard public school
1,171 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Wilmington Park Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Hawaiian Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Broad Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Scholarship Prep - South Bay
Standard public school
421 students 35.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Gulf Avenue Elementary?
Gulf Avenue Elementary has 634 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmington, CA. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Avenue Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Gulf Avenue Elementary?
87.1% of students at Gulf Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gulf Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment, in Wilmington, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf Avenue Elementary?
Gulf Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gulf Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Avenue Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Gulf Avenue 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.