- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Hills, CA
Hamlin Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hamlin Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003065Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamlin Charter Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in West Hills · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamlin Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamlin Charter Academy ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in West Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hamlin Charter Academy held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 062271003065 · West Hills, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
314 enr · 18.5:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Hamlin Charter Academy held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hamlin Charter Academy 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 314
Hamlin Charter Academy
314 students
What this shows Hamlin Charter Academy reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamlin Charter Academy compares
Hamlin Charter Academy 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.9%
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
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
White 17.2%
Two or More 16.2%
African American 11.1%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Hamlin Charter Academy is more 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 Hamlin Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamlin Charter Academy'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 West Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet
Standard public school
755 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Pomelo Community Charter
Standard public school
612 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Justice Street Academy Charter
Standard public school
430 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Capistrano Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
381 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Nevada Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 23.7:1 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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamlin Charter Academy
How many students attend Hamlin Charter Academy?
Hamlin Charter Academy has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Charter Academy is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Hamlin Charter Academy?
50.7% of students at Hamlin Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamlin Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hamlin Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in West Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamlin Charter Academy?
Hamlin Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Hamlin Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in West Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamlin Charter Academy ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in West Hills, 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 West Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Hamlin Charter Academy, 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.