- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canoga Park, CA
Limerick Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Limerick Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003138
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Limerick Avenue Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Canoga Park · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Limerick Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Limerick Avenue Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Canoga Park, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Limerick Avenue Elementary held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 062271003138 · Canoga Park, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 21.2:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Limerick Avenue Elementary held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Limerick Avenue 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 656
Limerick Avenue Elementary
656 students
What this shows Limerick Avenue Elementary reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Limerick Avenue Elementary compares
Limerick Avenue 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 | 89.5% | ▲ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
39.8%
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 81.6%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 4.6%
White 2.7%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Limerick Avenue 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 Limerick Avenue 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 | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Limerick Avenue 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 Canoga Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hart Street Elementary
Standard public school
699 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Multicultural Learning Center
Standard public school
496 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Canoga Park Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park
Standard public school
399 students 21:1 students per teacher
Fullbright Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Village Charter Academy
Standard public school
307 students 23.6:1 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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Limerick Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Limerick Avenue Elementary?
Limerick Avenue Elementary has 656 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canoga Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Limerick Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Limerick Avenue 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 Limerick Avenue Elementary?
89.5% of students at Limerick Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Limerick Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Limerick Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment, in Canoga Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Limerick Avenue Elementary?
Limerick Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Limerick Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Canoga Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Limerick Avenue Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Canoga Park, 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 Canoga Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Limerick Avenue 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.