- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Michelle Obama Elementary held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 062271013045 · Panorama City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 21.1:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Michelle Obama Elementary held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Michelle Obama 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 570
Michelle Obama Elementary
570 students
What this shows Michelle Obama Elementary reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michelle Obama Elementary compares
Michelle Obama 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,444
- 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
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 (~570 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.