- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Culver City, CA
La Ballona Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Ballona Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061026001121
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Ballona Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Culver City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
La Ballona Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Ballona Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Culver City, CA.
School address
District: Culver City Unified · California
NCES ID 061026001121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
La Ballona Elementary held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 061026001121 · Culver City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 21.2:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Culver City High (2,012 students)
La Ballona Elementary held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Ballona Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Culver City Hi
Culver City High
2,012 students
- Culver City Mi
Culver City Middle
1,523 students
- El Marino Elem 795
El Marino Elementary
795 students
- Linwood E. How 567
Linwood E. Howe Elementary
567 students
- El Rincon Elem 565
El Rincon Elementary
565 students
- This school 531
La Ballona Elementary
531 students
What this shows La Ballona Elementary reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Ballona Elementary compares
La Ballona Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 44.7% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 41% | - | - |
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.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
33.7%
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
$16,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 64.4%
White 15.4%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 5.8%
Asian 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, La Ballona Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Culver City Unified reports $16,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Ballona Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culver City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Culver City Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Marino Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linwood E. Howe Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Rincon Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Ballona Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Culver City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
El Marino Elementary
Standard public school
795 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Linwood E. Howe Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
El Rincon Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Farragut Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Braddock Drive Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 20:1 students per teacher
Playa Del Rey Elementary
Standard public school
272 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Ballona Elementary
How many students attend La Ballona Elementary?
La Ballona Elementary has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Culver City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Ballona Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Ballona Elementary 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 La Ballona Elementary?
44.7% of students at La Ballona Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Ballona Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Ballona Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment, in Culver City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Ballona Elementary?
La Ballona Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Ballona Elementary rank among elementary schools in Culver City?
By Resource Investment Index, La Ballona Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Culver City, 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 Culver City on the city page.
What other schools are in Culver City Unified?
Besides La Ballona Elementary, Culver City Unified also operates Culver City High (2,012 students), Culver City Middle (1,523 students), and El Marino Elementary (795 students). See the Culver City Unified district page for the complete list.