- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Hollywood, CA
Maurice Sendak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maurice Sendak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271011624
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maurice Sendak Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 18
- elementary schools in North Hollywood · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Maurice Sendak Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maurice Sendak Elementary ranks #1 of 18 elementary schools in North Hollywood, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271011624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Maurice Sendak Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 062271011624 · North Hollywood, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 23.4:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Maurice Sendak Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maurice Sendak Elementary 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 421
Maurice Sendak Elementary
421 students
What this shows Maurice Sendak Elementary reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maurice Sendak Elementary compares
Maurice Sendak Elementary 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$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
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.2%
White 8.8%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Maurice Sendak Elementary is less 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 Maurice Sendak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maurice Sendak Elementary'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 elementary schools in North Hollywood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John B. Monlux Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Coldwater Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Saticoy Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Fair Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Toluca Lake Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 24:1 students per teacher
Victory Boulevard Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maurice Sendak Elementary
How many students attend Maurice Sendak Elementary?
Maurice Sendak Elementary has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Hollywood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maurice Sendak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maurice Sendak Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maurice Sendak Elementary?
92.9% of students at Maurice Sendak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maurice Sendak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maurice Sendak Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment, in North Hollywood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maurice Sendak Elementary?
Maurice Sendak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maurice Sendak Elementary rank among elementary schools in North Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Maurice Sendak Elementary ranks #1 of 18 elementary schools in North Hollywood, 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 North Hollywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Maurice Sendak 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.