- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Pedro, CA
Point Fermin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Point Fermin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003285
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Point Fermin Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in San Pedro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Point Fermin Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Point Fermin Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in San Pedro, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Point Fermin Elementary held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 062271003285 · San Pedro, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 20.3:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Point Fermin Elementary held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Point Fermin 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 304
Point Fermin Elementary
304 students
What this shows Point Fermin Elementary reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Point Fermin Elementary compares
Point Fermin Elementary 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.5%
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 60.2%
White 17.4%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 6.9%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Point Fermin Elementary is more 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 Point Fermin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Point Fermin 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 Pedro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Taper Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
672 students 21:1 students per teacher
Park Western Place Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Leland Street Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts
Alternative education program
407 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Fifteenth Street Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Barton Hill Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 17.3:1 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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Point Fermin Elementary
How many students attend Point Fermin Elementary?
Point Fermin Elementary has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Pedro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Point Fermin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Point Fermin Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Point Fermin Elementary?
52.4% of students at Point Fermin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Point Fermin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Point Fermin Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in San Pedro, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Point Fermin Elementary?
Point Fermin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Point Fermin Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Pedro?
By Resource Investment Index, Point Fermin Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in San Pedro, 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 Pedro on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Point Fermin 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.