- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Balboa, CA
Lemay Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lemay Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003132
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemay Street Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Lake Balboa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemay Street Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemay Street Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Lake Balboa, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lemay Street Elementary held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 062271003132 · Lake Balboa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 19.6:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Lemay Street Elementary held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lemay Street Elementary 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 334
Lemay Street Elementary
334 students
What this shows Lemay Street Elementary reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lemay Street Elementary compares
Lemay Street 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.4%
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 85.6%
White 6.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Lemay Street Elementary is less 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 Lemay Street Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemay Street Elementary'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
Similar elementary schools in Lake Balboa
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bassett Street Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Cohasset Street Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Gault Street Elementary
Standard public school
298 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Anatola Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
269 students 17.9:1 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lemay Street Elementary
How many students attend Lemay Street Elementary?
Lemay Street Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Balboa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemay Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemay Street Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Lemay Street Elementary?
78.1% of students at Lemay Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemay Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lemay Street Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment, in Lake Balboa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemay Street Elementary?
Lemay Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Lemay Street Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lake Balboa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemay Street Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Lake Balboa, 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 Lake Balboa on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Lemay Street Elementary, 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.