Enrollment
438
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodland Hills, CA
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003141Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Woodland Hills · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Woodland Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Woodland Hills, California, enrolling 438 students.
At 21.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.7% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the California average.
With 438 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 1,173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #357.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Two or More (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Woodland Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community (724 students): Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.9:1 vs 22.6:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Lockhurst Drive Charter 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 Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary compares
Lockhurst Drive Charter 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$21,940
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
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 41.6%
Two or More 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Asian 15.3%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 Woodland Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community
Standard public school
724 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Woodlake Elementary Community Charter
Standard public school
561 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Serrania Avenue Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
525 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Calabash Charter Academy
Standard public school
409 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
324 students 20.3:1 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 (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary
How many students attend Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary?
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodland Hills, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary?
23.7% of students at Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Woodland Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary?
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary rank among elementary schools in Woodland Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Woodland Hills, 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 Woodland Hills on the city page.
Is Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary a good school?
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Lockhurst Drive Charter 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.
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