Enrollment
295
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Hills, CA
Valley Charter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valley Charter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060158612641Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Charter Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 12
- elementary schools in North Hills · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Charter Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Charter Elementary ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in North Hills, CA.
School address
District: Valley Charter Elementary District · California
NCES ID 060158612641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Charter Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Charter Elementary
Valley Charter Elementary is a mid-sized charter elementary school in North Hills, California, enrolling 295 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 295 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 718 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #126.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Valley Charter Elementary District spends $12,195 per pupil, 26% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among North Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Vintage Math/Science/Technology Magnet (725 students): Valley Charter Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.6:1 vs 23.4:1).
Valley Charter Elementary District is a single-school charter district, so Valley Charter Elementary operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Valley Charter Elementary compares
Valley Charter Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 49.2%
White 26.8%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Valley Charter Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley Charter Elementary District, which includes Valley Charter Elementary.
$12,195
Per student
-26%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 49.3%
Federal 5.4%
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.
Similar elementary schools in North Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vintage Math/Science/Technology Magnet
Alternative education program
725 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Noble Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Plummer Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Langdon Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
532 students 19:1 students per teacher
Valor Academy Middle
Standard public school
510 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Learning Center
Standard public school
500 students 17.2:1 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 (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valley Charter Elementary
How many students attend Valley Charter Elementary?
Valley Charter Elementary has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Hills, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Charter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Charter Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Charter Elementary?
38.2% of students at Valley Charter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Charter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valley Charter Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in North Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Charter Elementary?
Valley Charter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Valley Charter Elementary rank among elementary schools in North Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Charter Elementary ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in North Hills, 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 North Hills on the city page.
Is Valley Charter Elementary a good school?
Valley Charter Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Valley Charter Elementary District?
None; Valley Charter Elementary District is a single-school charter district, and Valley Charter Elementary is its only campus.
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