- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sherman Oaks, CA
Louis Armstrong Middle
Federal NCES profile for Louis Armstrong Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003187Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louis Armstrong Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Sherman Oaks · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Louis Armstrong Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louis Armstrong Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Sherman Oaks, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-117 students YoY
Louis Armstrong Middle shrank from 1,329 students in 2022-23 to 1,212 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.3 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-117 students YoY 062271003187 · Sherman Oaks, CA Middle · MID · CHARTER
1,174 enr · 18.9:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Louis Armstrong Middle shrank from 1,329 students in 2022-23 to 1,212 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 62.3 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Louis Armstrong Middle 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
Louis Armstrong Middle
1,174 students
What this shows Louis Armstrong Middle reports 1,174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louis Armstrong Middle compares
Louis Armstrong Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,174 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,174
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.3%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Louis Armstrong Middle is more 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 Louis Armstrong Middle 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 Louis Armstrong Middle'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Louis Armstrong Middle
How many students attend Louis Armstrong Middle?
Louis Armstrong Middle has 1,174 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sherman Oaks, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,329 (2022-23) → 1,212 (2023-24), down 117.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louis Armstrong Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Louis Armstrong Middle is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Louis Armstrong Middle?
42.2% of students at Louis Armstrong Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louis Armstrong Middle?
The largest demographic group at Louis Armstrong Middle is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Sherman Oaks, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louis Armstrong Middle?
Louis Armstrong Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Louis Armstrong Middle rank among public schools in Sherman Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Louis Armstrong Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Sherman Oaks, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sherman Oaks on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Louis Armstrong Middle, 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.