- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tujunga, CA
Plainview Academic Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Plainview Academic Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003281Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainview Academic Charter Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Tujunga · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Plainview Academic Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plainview Academic Charter Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Tujunga, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Plainview Academic Charter Academy held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 062271003281 · Tujunga, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
248 enr · 19.1:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Plainview Academic Charter Academy held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Plainview Academic Charter Academy 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 248
Plainview Academic Charter Academy
248 students
What this shows Plainview Academic Charter Academy reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plainview Academic Charter Academy compares
Plainview Academic Charter Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.6%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%
White 17.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Plainview Academic Charter Academy 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 Plainview Academic Charter Academy 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainview Academic Charter Academy'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 Tujunga
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plainview Academic Charter Academy
How many students attend Plainview Academic Charter Academy?
Plainview Academic Charter Academy has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tujunga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainview Academic Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainview Academic Charter Academy is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Plainview Academic Charter Academy?
88.4% of students at Plainview Academic Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainview Academic Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Plainview Academic Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Tujunga, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainview Academic Charter Academy?
Plainview Academic Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Plainview Academic Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Tujunga?
By Resource Investment Index, Plainview Academic Charter Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Tujunga, 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 Tujunga on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Plainview Academic Charter Academy, 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.