- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Pedro, CA
Taper Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Taper Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003388
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taper Avenue Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in San Pedro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Taper Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taper Avenue Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in San Pedro, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Taper Avenue Elementary held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 062271003388 · San Pedro, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 21:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Taper Avenue Elementary held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Taper 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 672
Taper Avenue Elementary
672 students
What this shows Taper Avenue Elementary reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taper Avenue Elementary compares
Taper Avenue Elementary 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.5%
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 + 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 56.4%
White 18.6%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 7.7%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Taper Avenue Elementary is more 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 Taper Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taper 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 San Pedro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts
Alternative education program
407 students 22.6:1 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
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 (~672 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taper Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Taper Avenue Elementary?
Taper Avenue Elementary has 672 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Pedro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taper Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Taper Avenue Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Taper Avenue Elementary?
42.5% of students at Taper Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taper Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Taper Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in San Pedro, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taper Avenue Elementary?
Taper Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Taper Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Pedro?
By Resource Investment Index, Taper Avenue Elementary ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Taper 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.