- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
Federal NCES profile for Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062271008887
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 41
- schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies ranks #10 of 41 schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271008887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies held near 1,387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 062271008887 · Los Angeles, CA Other · MID · TRAD
1,357 enr · 21.2:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies held near 1,387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies 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
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
1,357 students
What this shows Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies reports 1,357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies compares
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies 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 | 38.3% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,357 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
1,357
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
White 26.8%
African American 16.1%
Asian 14.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
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 Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies'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 other schools in Los Angeles
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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2,031 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Foshay Learning Center
Standard public school
1,530 students 18:1 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
Alliance Ouchi-O'donovan 6-12 Complex
Standard public school
998 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
How many students attend Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies?
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies has 1,357 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,388 (2022-23) → 1,387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies 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 Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies?
38.3% of students at Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies?
The largest demographic group at Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies?
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies rank among schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies ranks #10 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.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, 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.