- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Hills, CA
Nevada Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nevada Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003211
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nevada Avenue Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in West Hills · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nevada Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada Avenue Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in West Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Nevada Avenue Elementary grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 062271003211 · West Hills, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 23.7:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Nevada Avenue Elementary grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nevada 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
Nevada Avenue Elementary
379 students
What this shows Nevada Avenue Elementary reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nevada Avenue Elementary compares
Nevada 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 48% | 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
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% 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
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.9%
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 80.7%
White 6.3%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Nevada 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 Nevada Avenue 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 Nevada 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 West Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet
Standard public school
755 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Pomelo Community Charter
Standard public school
612 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Justice Street Academy Charter
Standard public school
430 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Capistrano Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
381 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Hamlin Charter Academy
Standard public school
314 students 18.5:1 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)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nevada Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Nevada Avenue Elementary?
Nevada Avenue Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada Avenue Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nevada Avenue Elementary?
82.2% of students at Nevada Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nevada Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nevada Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment, in West Hills, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevada Avenue Elementary?
Nevada Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Nevada Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in West Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada Avenue Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in West Hills, 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 West Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Nevada 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.