- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hermosa Beach, CA
Hermosa View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hermosa View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061704002103
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermosa View Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hermosa Beach · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermosa View Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermosa View Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hermosa Beach, CA.
School address
District: Hermosa Beach City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061704002103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Hermosa View Elementary shrank from 427 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-19.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 061704002103 · Hermosa Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 19.7:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermosa Valley Elementary (589 students)
Hermosa View Elementary shrank from 427 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-19.2%). Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hermosa View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermosa Valley
Hermosa Valley Elementary
589 students
- Hermosa Vista
Hermosa Vista
430 students
- This school
Hermosa View Elementary
394 students
What this shows Hermosa View Elementary reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermosa View Elementary compares
Hermosa View 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.8%
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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
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 394 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 56.3%
Two or More 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Asian 8.1%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Hermosa View 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 View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermosa Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Vista | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermosa View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hermosa View Elementary
How many students attend Hermosa View Elementary?
Hermosa View Elementary has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hermosa Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermosa View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermosa View Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Hermosa View Elementary?
6.8% of students at Hermosa View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermosa View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hermosa View Elementary is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Hermosa Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermosa View Elementary?
Hermosa View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hermosa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermosa View Elementary ranks #1 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 View Elementary, Hermosa Beach City Elementary also operates Hermosa Valley Elementary (589 students) and Hermosa Vista (430 students). See the Hermosa Beach City Elementary district page for the complete list.