Enrollment
428
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Angeles, CA
Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003152
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #77 of 344
- elementary schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.8:1
- large classes for California
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet ranks #77 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet
Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Los Angeles, California, enrolling 428 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.8:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 25% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 428 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 1,933 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #255.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (32%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% 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 Los Angeles's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wish Community (860 students): Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.8:1 vs 23.2:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet.
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 Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet compares
Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 48.6%
White 32.2%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet 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 Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet.
$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 Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet'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 Los Angeles
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wish Community
Standard public school
860 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
South Park Elementary
Standard public school
825 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Union Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kipp Compton Community
Standard public school
783 students 52.2:1 students per teacher
Ninety-Third Street Elementary
Standard public school
772 students 18.4:1 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 (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet
How many students attend Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet?
Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet is 26.8:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet?
80.8% of students at Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet?
Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet rank among elementary schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet ranks #77 of 344 elementary 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 elementary schools in Los Angeles on the city page.
Is Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet a good school?
Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Unified?
Besides Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet, 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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