- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hermosa Beach, CA
Hermosa Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hermosa Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061704002162
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermosa Valley Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hermosa Beach · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermosa Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermosa Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hermosa Beach, CA.
School address
District: Hermosa Beach City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061704002162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Hermosa Valley Elementary shrank from 608 students in 2022-23 to 575 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 061704002162 · Hermosa Beach, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 23.6:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermosa Vista (430 students)
Hermosa Valley Elementary shrank from 608 students in 2022-23 to 575 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hermosa Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hermosa Valley Elementary
589 students
- Hermosa Vista
Hermosa Vista
430 students
- Hermosa View E
Hermosa View Elementary
394 students
What this shows Hermosa Valley Elementary reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermosa Valley Elementary compares
Hermosa Valley Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 60.6%
Two or More 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Asian 4.9%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Hermosa Valley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hermosa Beach City Elementary reports $14,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hermosa Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermosa Vista | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hermosa View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermosa Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Hermosa Beach
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hermosa Valley Elementary
How many students attend Hermosa Valley Elementary?
Hermosa Valley Elementary has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hermosa Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Valley Elementary is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermosa Valley Elementary?
6.6% of students at Hermosa Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermosa Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hermosa Valley Elementary is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Hermosa Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermosa Valley Elementary?
Hermosa Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hermosa Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hermosa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermosa Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hermosa Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hermosa Beach City Elementary?
Besides Hermosa Valley Elementary, Hermosa Beach City Elementary also operates Hermosa Vista (430 students) and Hermosa View Elementary (394 students). See the Hermosa Beach City Elementary district page for the complete list.