Enrollment
660
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Hollywood, CA
John B. Monlux Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John B. Monlux Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003191
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John B. Monlux Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 18
- elementary schools in North Hollywood · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John B. Monlux Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John B. Monlux Elementary ranks #9 of 18 elementary schools in North Hollywood, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John B. Monlux Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John B. Monlux Elementary
John B. Monlux Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in North Hollywood, California, enrolling 660 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 660 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,031 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #619.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among North Hollywood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Coldwater Canyon Elementary (570 students): John B. Monlux Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.6:1 vs 20.4:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside John B. Monlux Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John B. Monlux Elementary compares
John B. Monlux Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 76.3% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
35.2%
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
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.0%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, John B. Monlux Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes John B. Monlux Elementary.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How John B. Monlux Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John B. Monlux Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 North Hollywood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Coldwater Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Saticoy Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Fair Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Toluca Lake Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 24:1 students per teacher
Victory Boulevard Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Strathern Street Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~660 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John B. Monlux Elementary
How many students attend John B. Monlux Elementary?
John B. Monlux Elementary has 660 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Hollywood, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John B. Monlux Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John B. Monlux 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 John B. Monlux Elementary?
76.3% of students at John B. Monlux Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John B. Monlux Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John B. Monlux Elementary is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in North Hollywood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John B. Monlux Elementary?
John B. Monlux Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John B. Monlux Elementary rank among elementary schools in North Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, John B. Monlux Elementary ranks #9 of 18 elementary schools in North Hollywood, 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 North Hollywood on the city page.
Is John B. Monlux Elementary a good school?
John B. Monlux Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides John B. Monlux Elementary, 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.
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