- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Angeles, CA
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002823
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #77 of 344
- elementary schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.5:1
- large classes for California
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences ranks #77 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 062271002823 · Los Angeles, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 27.5:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences 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 220
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences
220 students
What this shows Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences compares
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences 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 | 27.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.0%
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 5.9%
White 5.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences 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 Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences'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 Los Angeles
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wish Community
Standard public school
860 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
South Park Elementary
Standard public school
825 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Union Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kipp Compton Community
Standard public school
783 students 52.2:1 students per teacher
Ninety-Third Street Elementary
Standard public school
772 students 18.4:1 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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences
How many students attend Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences?
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences is 27.5:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences?
68.8% of students at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences?
Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences rank among elementary schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences ranks #77 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences, 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.