Enrollment
407
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Pedro, CA
South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003366
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in San Pedro · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in San Pedro, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts
South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts is a mid-sized elementary school in San Pedro, California, enrolling 407 students.
At 22.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 407 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 1,225 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #496.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (22%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% 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 San Pedro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Taper Avenue Elementary (672 students): South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.6:1 vs 21:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts.
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 South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts compares
South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.2%
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 53.6%
White 21.6%
Two or More 17.7%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts is more 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 South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts.
$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 South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts'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 San Pedro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Taper Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
672 students 21:1 students per teacher
Park Western Place Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Leland Street Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Fifteenth Street Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Barton Hill Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
White Point Elementary
Standard public school
314 students 22.4:1 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 (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts
How many students attend South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts?
South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Pedro, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts?
43.5% of students at South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in San Pedro, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts?
South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts rank among elementary schools in San Pedro?
By Resource Investment Index, South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in San Pedro, 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 San Pedro on the city page.
Is South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts a good school?
South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts, 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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