Enrollment
381
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Granada Hills, CA
Knollwood Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Knollwood Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003119Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knollwood Preparatory Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Granada Hills · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Knollwood Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knollwood Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Granada Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knollwood Preparatory Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knollwood Preparatory Academy
Knollwood Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Granada Hills, California, enrolling 381 students.
At 21.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,256 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #265.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (36%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% 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 Granada Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Haskell Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math (Steam) Magnet (560 students): Knollwood Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.2:1 vs 23.3:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Knollwood Preparatory Academy.
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 Knollwood Preparatory Academy compares
Knollwood Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.4%
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 + 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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
White 36.0%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 7.1%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Knollwood Preparatory Academy 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 Knollwood Preparatory Academy.
$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 Knollwood Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knollwood Preparatory Academy'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 Granada Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Haskell Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math (Steam) Magnet
Standard public school
560 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Van Gogh Charter
Standard public school
456 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
El Oro Way Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
434 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Tulsa Street Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Granada Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Danube Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
259 students 17.3:1 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 (~381 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Knollwood Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Knollwood Preparatory Academy?
Knollwood Preparatory Academy has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Granada Hills, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knollwood Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Knollwood Preparatory Academy is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Knollwood Preparatory Academy?
51.2% of students at Knollwood Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knollwood Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Knollwood Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Granada Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knollwood Preparatory Academy?
Knollwood Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Knollwood Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Granada Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Knollwood Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Granada Hills, 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 Granada Hills on the city page.
Is Knollwood Preparatory Academy a good school?
Knollwood Preparatory Academy earns 36/100 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 Knollwood Preparatory Academy, 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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