- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Hills, CA
Pomelo Community Charter
Federal NCES profile for Pomelo Community Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003286Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pomelo Community Charter earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in West Hills · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pomelo Community Charter has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pomelo Community Charter ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in West Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Pomelo Community Charter held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 062271003286 · West Hills, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
612 enr · 25.5:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Pomelo Community Charter held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pomelo Community Charter 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 612
Pomelo Community Charter
612 students
What this shows Pomelo Community Charter reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pomelo Community Charter compares
Pomelo Community Charter 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.2%
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 18.8%
Asian 13.1%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Pomelo Community Charter 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 Pomelo Community Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pomelo Community Charter'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 West Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet
Standard public school
755 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Justice Street Academy Charter
Standard public school
430 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Capistrano Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
381 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Nevada Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Hamlin Charter Academy
Standard public school
314 students 18.5:1 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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pomelo Community Charter
How many students attend Pomelo Community Charter?
Pomelo Community Charter has 612 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pomelo Community Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Pomelo Community Charter is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pomelo Community Charter?
22.4% of students at Pomelo Community Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pomelo Community Charter?
The largest demographic group at Pomelo Community Charter is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in West Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pomelo Community Charter?
Pomelo Community Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Pomelo Community Charter rank among elementary schools in West Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Pomelo Community Charter ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in West Hills, 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 West Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Pomelo Community Charter, 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.