Enrollment
570
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Panorama City, CA
Michelle Obama Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Michelle Obama Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271013045
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michelle Obama Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Panorama City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Michelle Obama Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michelle Obama Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Panorama City, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271013045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michelle Obama Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Michelle Obama Elementary
Michelle Obama Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Panorama City, California, enrolling 570 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 95.8% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 570 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 972 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #393.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.2% 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 Panorama City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Alta California Elementary (588 students): Michelle Obama Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 19:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Michelle Obama Elementary.
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 Michelle Obama Elementary compares
Michelle Obama Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.2%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 87.9%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 2.1%
White 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Michelle Obama Elementary is less 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 Michelle Obama Elementary.
$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 Michelle Obama 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Michelle Obama Elementary'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 Panorama City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alta California Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 19:1 students per teacher
Liggett Street Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Panorama City Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Chase Street Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 19:1 students per teacher
Ranchito Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Burton Street Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 17.1:1 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 (~570 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Michelle Obama Elementary
How many students attend Michelle Obama Elementary?
Michelle Obama Elementary has 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Panorama City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michelle Obama Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Michelle Obama Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Michelle Obama Elementary?
95.8% of students at Michelle Obama Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michelle Obama Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Michelle Obama Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment, in Panorama City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michelle Obama Elementary?
Michelle Obama Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Michelle Obama Elementary rank among elementary schools in Panorama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Michelle Obama Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Panorama City, 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 Panorama City on the city page.
Is Michelle Obama Elementary a good school?
Michelle Obama Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Michelle Obama 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.
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