- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Panorama City, CA
Panorama City Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Panorama City 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 062271010884
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panorama City Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Panorama City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Panorama City Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panorama City Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Panorama City, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271010884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Panorama City Elementary grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 062271010884 · Panorama City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 22.1:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Panorama City Elementary grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Panorama City 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 443
Panorama City Elementary
443 students
What this shows Panorama City Elementary reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panorama City Elementary compares
Panorama City 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.4%
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 93.0%
African American 2.3%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Panorama City 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 Panorama City 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panorama City 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
Michelle Obama Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Liggett Street Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 19.6:1 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Panorama City Elementary
How many students attend Panorama City Elementary?
Panorama City Elementary has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Panorama City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panorama City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Panorama City Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Panorama City Elementary?
95.2% of students at Panorama City Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panorama City Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Panorama City Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Panorama City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panorama City Elementary?
Panorama City 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 Panorama City Elementary rank among elementary schools in Panorama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Panorama City 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 Panorama City 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.