- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Inglewood, CA
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter
Federal NCES profile for La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061839002257Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 14
- elementary schools in Inglewood · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter ranks #9 of 14 elementary schools in Inglewood, CA.
School address
District: Inglewood Unified · California
NCES ID 061839002257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 061839002257 · Inglewood, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
552 enr · 20.4:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy (826 students)
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodworth-Monr
Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy
826 students
- Inglewood High
Inglewood High
757 students
- Centinela Tk-8
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary
577 students
- Oak Street Ele
Oak Street Elementary
569 students
- Beulah Payne P
Beulah Payne P-8 Steam Academy
554 students
- This school
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter
552 students
What this shows La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter compares
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter is a shrinking 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$21,310
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Inglewood Unified reports $21,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centinela Tk-8 Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Street Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beulah Payne P-8 Steam Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Inglewood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy
Standard public school
826 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Street Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 31.6:1 students per teacher
Beulah Payne P-8 Steam Academy
Standard public school
554 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence
Standard public school
487 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter
Standard public school
426 students 26.6:1 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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter
How many students attend La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter?
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter has 552 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Inglewood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter?
64.6% of students at La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter?
The largest demographic group at La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter is African American at 58.9% of enrollment, in Inglewood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter?
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter 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 Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter rank among elementary schools in Inglewood?
By Resource Investment Index, La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter ranks #9 of 14 elementary schools in Inglewood, 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 Inglewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Inglewood Unified?
Besides La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter, Inglewood Unified also operates Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy (826 students), Inglewood High (757 students), and Centinela Tk-8 Elementary (577 students). See the Inglewood Unified district page for the complete list.