- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gardena, CA
Purche Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Purche Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003293
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Purche Avenue Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Gardena · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Purche Avenue Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Purche Avenue Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Gardena, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Purche Avenue Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 062271003293 · Gardena, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 17:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Purche Avenue Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Purche Avenue 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 373
Purche Avenue Elementary
373 students
What this shows Purche Avenue Elementary reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Purche Avenue Elementary compares
Purche Avenue 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.5%
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
African American 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
Two or More 13.4%
Asian 1.9%
White 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Purche Avenue 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 Purche Avenue 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 | Higher 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 Purche Avenue 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 Gardena
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Denker Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Amestoy Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Chapman Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Gardena Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 19.9:1 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Purche Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Purche Avenue Elementary?
Purche Avenue Elementary has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gardena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purche Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Purche Avenue Elementary is 17:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Purche Avenue Elementary?
90.5% of students at Purche Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Purche Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Purche Avenue Elementary is African American at 46.9% of enrollment, in Gardena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purche Avenue Elementary?
Purche Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Purche Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gardena?
By Resource Investment Index, Purche Avenue Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Gardena, 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 Gardena on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Purche Avenue 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.