Enrollment
430
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 061704014573
Hermosa Vista — Hermosa Beach, CA
Federal NCES profile for Hermosa Vista, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 3/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hermosa Beach City Elementary · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hermosa Vista compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hermosa Vista reports 430 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 52% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 6.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 88% below the California average and 87% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hermosa Beach City Elementary spends $31,503 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.5% from local sources (property taxes), 40.8% from the state, and 3.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 3/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hermosa Vista compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 88% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 74% in California — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$31,503
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 430 Top 44% in California — larger than 56% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 24.2:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 6.6% -88% vs state
NCES ID 061704014573
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Two or More 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 5.1%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hermosa Beach City Elementary, which includes Hermosa Vista.
$31,503
Per student
+75%
vs California
Avg $18,039
+62%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 40.8%
Federal 3.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Hermosa Vista
How many students attend Hermosa Vista?
Hermosa Vista has 430 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Hermosa Beach, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Vista is 24.2:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.6:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermosa Vista?
6.6% of students at Hermosa Vista are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermosa Vista?
The largest demographic group at Hermosa Vista is White at 53.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hermosa Beach, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermosa Vista?
Hermosa Vista has a Resource Investment Index of 3/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.