- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Angeles, CA
South Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003365
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Park Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #230 of 344
- elementary schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 95.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Park Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Elementary ranks #230 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
South Park Elementary shrank from 885 students in 2022-23 to 835 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 062271003365 · Los Angeles, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
825 enr · 20.6:1 · 95.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
South Park Elementary shrank from 885 students in 2022-23 to 835 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Park 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 825
South Park Elementary
825 students
What this shows South Park Elementary reports 825 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Park Elementary compares
South Park 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 | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.4% | ▲ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 825 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
825
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.4%
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
$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 85.1%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 2.9%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, South Park 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 South Park 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 | 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 South Park 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
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One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary
Standard public school
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Kipp Compton Community
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Ninety-Third Street Elementary
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Eagle Rock Elementary
Standard public school
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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 (~825 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Park Elementary
How many students attend South Park Elementary?
South Park Elementary has 825 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 885 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 South Park Elementary?
95.4% of students at South Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Park Elementary?
South Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 South Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Elementary ranks #230 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides South Park 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.