Enrollment
400
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Crescenta, CA
La Crescenta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Crescenta Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061524001936
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Crescenta Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in La Crescenta · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.7:1
- large classes for California
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
La Crescenta Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Crescenta Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in La Crescenta, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524001936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Crescenta Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Crescenta Elementary
La Crescenta Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in La Crescenta, California, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.7:1 is larger than about 88% of California schools and 24% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 400 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 1,052 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #256.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among La Crescenta's elementary schools, it stands alongside Monte Vista Elementary (721 students): La Crescenta Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26.7:1 vs 27.7:1).
Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students) and Glendale High (2,066 students) alongside La Crescenta 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 La Crescenta Elementary compares
La Crescenta 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$17,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Asian 18.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, La Crescenta Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glendale Unified, which includes La Crescenta Elementary.
$17,070
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 50.7%
Federal 20.4%
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 La Crescenta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Crescenta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in La Crescenta
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Monte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Dunsmore Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Mountain Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 27.1:1 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 (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about La Crescenta Elementary
How many students attend La Crescenta Elementary?
La Crescenta Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Crescenta, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Crescenta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Crescenta Elementary is 26.7:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Crescenta Elementary?
26.8% of students at La Crescenta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Crescenta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Crescenta Elementary is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in La Crescenta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Crescenta Elementary?
La Crescenta Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 La Crescenta Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Crescenta?
By Resource Investment Index, La Crescenta Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in La Crescenta, 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 La Crescenta on the city page.
Is La Crescenta Elementary a good school?
La Crescenta Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. 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 Glendale Unified?
Besides La Crescenta Elementary, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Glendale High (2,066 students), and Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.
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