Enrollment
500
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Hills, CA
Rosa Parks Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Rosa Parks Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271011623
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosa Parks Learning Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 12
- elementary schools in North Hills · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosa Parks Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa Parks Learning Center ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in North Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271011623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rosa Parks Learning Center compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rosa Parks Learning Center
Rosa Parks Learning Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in North Hills, California, enrolling 500 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 95.9% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 976 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #162.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among North Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Vintage Math/Science/Technology Magnet (725 students): Rosa Parks Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 23.4:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Rosa Parks Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rosa Parks Learning Center compares
Rosa Parks Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% 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
59.4%
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
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.0%
White 3.4%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Rosa Parks Learning Center is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Rosa Parks Learning Center.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rosa Parks Learning Center 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 Rosa Parks Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 North Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vintage Math/Science/Technology Magnet
Alternative education program
725 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Noble Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Plummer Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Langdon Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
532 students 19:1 students per teacher
Valor Academy Middle
Standard public school
510 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Mayall Street Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rosa Parks Learning Center
How many students attend Rosa Parks Learning Center?
Rosa Parks Learning Center has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Hills, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Learning Center is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Rosa Parks Learning Center?
95.9% of students at Rosa Parks Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosa Parks Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Rosa Parks Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment, in North Hills, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosa Parks Learning Center?
Rosa Parks Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rosa Parks Learning Center rank among elementary schools in North Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa Parks Learning Center ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in North 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 North Hills on the city page.
Is Rosa Parks Learning Center a good school?
Rosa Parks Learning Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Rosa Parks Learning Center, 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.
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