- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Fernando, CA
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
Federal NCES profile for San Fernando Institute of Applied Media, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271013108
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in San Fernando · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 90.0%
- free-lunch eligible
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Fernando Institute of Applied Media ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in San Fernando, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271013108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 062271013108 · San Fernando, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 19.2:1 · 90.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media 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 384
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
384 students
What this shows San Fernando Institute of Applied Media reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Fernando Institute of Applied Media compares
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.0% | ▲ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.1%
White 1.8%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, San Fernando Institute of Applied Media 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 San Fernando Institute of Applied Media 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Fernando Institute of Applied Media'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 middle schools in San Fernando
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
How many students attend San Fernando Institute of Applied Media?
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media has 384 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Fernando, CA. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Fernando Institute of Applied Media?
The student-teacher ratio at San Fernando Institute of Applied Media is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 San Fernando Institute of Applied Media?
90.0% of students at San Fernando Institute of Applied Media are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Fernando Institute of Applied Media?
The largest demographic group at San Fernando Institute of Applied Media is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in San Fernando, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Fernando Institute of Applied Media?
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 San Fernando Institute of Applied Media rank among middle schools in San Fernando?
By Resource Investment Index, San Fernando Institute of Applied Media ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in San Fernando, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Fernando on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides San Fernando Institute of Applied Media, 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.