- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Fernando, CA
O'melveny Elementary
Federal NCES profile for O'melveny Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003233
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O'melveny Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in San Fernando · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
O'melveny Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O'melveny Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in San Fernando, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
O'melveny Elementary shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 062271003233 · San Fernando, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 18.2:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
O'melveny Elementary shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
O'melveny 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 345
O'melveny Elementary
345 students
What this shows O'melveny Elementary reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How O'melveny Elementary compares
O'melveny Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.7%
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
White 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, O'melveny 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 O'melveny 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O'melveny 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 San Fernando
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gridley Street Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
San Fernando Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
416 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Morningside Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 19.4:1 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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about O'melveny Elementary
How many students attend O'melveny Elementary?
O'melveny Elementary has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Fernando, CA. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'melveny Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at O'melveny Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 O'melveny Elementary?
89.7% of students at O'melveny Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O'melveny Elementary?
The largest demographic group at O'melveny Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in San Fernando, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O'melveny Elementary?
O'melveny Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 O'melveny Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Fernando?
By Resource Investment Index, O'melveny Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in San Fernando, 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 San Fernando on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides O'melveny 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.