- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carson, CA
Towne Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Towne Avenue 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 062271003403
👥 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
Towne Avenue Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #11 of 14
- elementary schools in Carson · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Towne Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Towne Avenue Elementary ranks #11 of 14 elementary schools in Carson, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Towne Avenue Elementary grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 062271003403 · Carson, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 20.6:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Towne Avenue Elementary grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Towne 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 288
Towne Avenue Elementary
288 students
What this shows Towne Avenue Elementary reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Towne Avenue Elementary compares
Towne Avenue Elementary is a growing 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 | 63.4% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 75% | - | - |
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.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; 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
41.3%
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 72.6%
African American 16.0%
Asian 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Two or More 2.1%
White 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Towne Avenue Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Towne Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Towne 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 Carson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Carson Street Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Caroldale Learning Community
Standard public school
620 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Dominguez Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Ambler Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Catskill Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 19:1 students per teacher
Two Hundred Thirty-Second Place
Standard public school
413 students 21.7:1 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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Towne Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Towne Avenue Elementary?
Towne Avenue Elementary has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Towne Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Towne Avenue 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 Towne Avenue Elementary?
63.4% of students at Towne Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Towne Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Towne Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Carson, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Towne Avenue Elementary?
Towne Avenue 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 Towne Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carson?
By Resource Investment Index, Towne Avenue Elementary ranks #11 of 14 elementary schools in Carson, 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 Carson on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Towne 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.