Enrollment
552
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Inglewood, California, enrolling 552 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 552 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,035 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,657, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 552 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Inglewood Unified spends $20,324 per pupil, 23% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Inglewood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy (826 students): La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 29.5:1).
Inglewood Unified also operates Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy (826 students) and Inglewood High (757 students) alongside La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter.
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 Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter compares
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,324
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Inglewood Unified, which includes La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter.
$20,324
Per student
+23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 47.7%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- 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
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 (~552 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter a good school?
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter earns 15/100 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 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.
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