- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arleta, CA
Sharp Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sharp Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003347
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharp Avenue Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Arleta · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharp Avenue Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharp Avenue Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Arleta, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Sharp Avenue Elementary shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 062271003347 · Arleta, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 18.1:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Sharp Avenue Elementary shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sharp 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 417
Sharp Avenue Elementary
417 students
What this shows Sharp Avenue Elementary reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharp Avenue Elementary compares
Sharp Avenue 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.9%
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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Sharp Avenue 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 Sharp 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 | 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 Sharp 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 Arleta
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Canterbury Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
578 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Vena Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Beachy Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Valor Academy Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 24.2:1 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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharp Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Sharp Avenue Elementary?
Sharp Avenue Elementary has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arleta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharp Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharp Avenue Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Sharp Avenue Elementary?
91.4% of students at Sharp Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharp Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sharp Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment, in Arleta, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharp Avenue Elementary?
Sharp Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Sharp Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Arleta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharp Avenue Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Arleta, 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 Arleta on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Sharp 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.