Enrollment
74
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 062271014652
Iovine and Young Center — Los Angeles, CA
Federal NCES profile for Iovine and Young Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 72/100.
👥 Class size 72
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: Los Angeles Unified · 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)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iovine and Young Center 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
Iovine and Young Center reports 74 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 68% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 56% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 47.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% below the California average and 8% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $25,877 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.3% from local sources (property taxes), 54.5% from the state, and 19.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B), 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 Iovine and Young Center 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 68% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 8% | — | — |
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
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 14% 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
7:1
students per teacher
— 68% below state mean
Top 2% in California — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$25,877
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 74 Top 8% in California — larger than 92% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 7:1 -68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 47.6% -14% vs state
NCES ID 062271014652
Student demographics
African American 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 6.8%
White 2.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 64.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Iovine and Young Center.
$25,877
Per student
+43%
vs California
Avg $18,039
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
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
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Iovine and Young Center
How many students attend Iovine and Young Center?
Iovine and Young Center has 74 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iovine and Young Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Iovine and Young Center is 7:1, which is 68% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 56% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iovine and Young Center?
47.6% of students at Iovine and Young Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iovine and Young Center?
The largest demographic group at Iovine and Young Center is African American at 64.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iovine and Young Center?
Iovine and Young Center has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B) 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.