- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reseda, CA
Melvin Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Melvin Avenue 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 062271003179
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melvin Avenue Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Reseda · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Melvin Avenue Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melvin Avenue Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Reseda, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Melvin Avenue Elementary grew from 363 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 062271003179 · Reseda, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 18.9:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Melvin Avenue Elementary grew from 363 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Melvin Avenue 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 379
Melvin Avenue Elementary
379 students
What this shows Melvin Avenue Elementary reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melvin Avenue Elementary compares
Melvin Avenue Elementary is a growing 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 | 84.3% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
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
37.5%
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 78.9%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 5.3%
White 3.7%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Melvin Avenue 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 Melvin Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melvin Avenue 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 Reseda
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shirley Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Reseda Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Vanalden Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
369 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Cantara Street Elementary
Standard public school
357 students 17:1 students per teacher
Bertrand Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Blythe Street Elementary
Standard public school
323 students 24.8:1 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melvin Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Melvin Avenue Elementary?
Melvin Avenue Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reseda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melvin Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Melvin Avenue Elementary 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 Melvin Avenue Elementary?
84.3% of students at Melvin Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melvin Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Melvin Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment, in Reseda, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melvin Avenue Elementary?
Melvin Avenue 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 Melvin Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Reseda?
By Resource Investment Index, Melvin Avenue Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Reseda, 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 Reseda on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Melvin Avenue 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.