- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Knollwood Preparatory Academy grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 062271003119 · Granada Hills, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
381 enr · 21.2:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Knollwood Preparatory Academy grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Knollwood Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 381
Knollwood Preparatory Academy
381 students
What this shows Knollwood Preparatory Academy reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knollwood Preparatory Academy compares
Knollwood Preparatory Academy is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,444
- 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
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Granada Elementary
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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 (~381 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), up 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.