Enrollment
417
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Angeles, CA
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts
Federal NCES profile for N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060192311333Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #243 of 344
- elementary schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for California
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts ranks #243 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060192311333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Los Angeles, California, enrolling 417 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.1:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 21% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 99.3% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 417 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 653 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #353.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Los Angeles's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wish Community (860 students): N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.1:1 vs 23.2:1).
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts District is a single-school charter district, so N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts compares
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 79% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,684
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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 98.3%
White 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts District, which includes N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts.
$17,684
Per student
+7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 57.6%
Federal 22.5%
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.
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
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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts
How many students attend N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts?
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts is 26.1:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts?
99.3% of students at N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts?
The largest demographic group at N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts?
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts rank among elementary schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts ranks #243 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.
Is N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts a good school?
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts District?
None; N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts District is a single-school charter district, and N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts is its only campus.
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