- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sun Valley, CA
Roscoe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roscoe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003316
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roscoe Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Sun Valley · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Roscoe Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roscoe Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Sun Valley, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Roscoe Elementary shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 062271003316 · Sun Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 18.5:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Roscoe Elementary shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Roscoe 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 481
Roscoe Elementary
481 students
What this shows Roscoe Elementary reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roscoe Elementary compares
Roscoe Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.7%
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 90.4%
White 3.5%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Roscoe Elementary 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 Roscoe 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 | Similar 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 Roscoe 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 Sun Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fernangeles Elementary
Standard public school
459 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy
Standard public school
313 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Isana Cardinal Academy
Standard public school
294 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Stonehurst Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
289 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Fenton Stem Acad: Elem Center for Sci Tech Engr and Math
Standard public school
288 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Vinedale College Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
207 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roscoe Elementary
How many students attend Roscoe Elementary?
Roscoe Elementary has 481 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sun Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roscoe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roscoe Elementary is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Roscoe Elementary?
87.7% of students at Roscoe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roscoe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Roscoe Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment, in Sun Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roscoe Elementary?
Roscoe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Roscoe Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sun Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Roscoe Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Sun Valley, 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 Sun Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Roscoe 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.