Enrollment
201
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise
Federal NCES profile for Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060153411628Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #27 of 41
- schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for California
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise ranks #27 of 41 schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060153411628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise
Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Los Angeles, California, enrolling 201 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.4:1, Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise is leaner than roughly 90% of California schools and 33% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 201 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 564 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #173.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 101 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Los Angeles's public schools, it stands alongside Eagle Rock High (2,031 students): Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 19.5:1).
Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise District is a single-school charter district, so Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise compares
Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$17,429
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 88.1%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise District, which includes Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise.
$17,429
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 62.8%
Federal 13.0%
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.
Similar other schools in Los Angeles
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eagle Rock High
Standard public school
2,031 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Foshay Learning Center
Standard public school
1,530 students 18:1 students per teacher
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
Alternative education program
1,357 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
Standard public school
1,284 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
City of Angels
Alternative education program
1,058 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Standard public school
1,031 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~201 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise
How many students attend Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise?
Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise is 14.4:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% lower 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 Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise?
75.8% of students at Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise?
The largest demographic group at Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise is Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise?
Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise rank among schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise ranks #27 of 41 schools in Los Angeles, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Los Angeles on the city page.
Is Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise a good school?
Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of 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 Academy of Arts and Enterprise District?
None; Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise District is a single-school charter district, and Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise is its only campus.
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