- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sun Valley, CA
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
Federal NCES profile for Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062271014456
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Sun Valley · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- small classes for California
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies ranks #4 of 5 schools in Sun Valley, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271014456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+18.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 062271014456 · Sun Valley, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 15.5:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+18.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies 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 372
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
372 students
What this shows Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies compares
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 92.2%
White 3.2%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies'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 other schools in Sun Valley
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Alternative education program
1,272 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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Standard public school
1,100 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
784 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy of International Studies/Humanities
Alternative education program
665 students 13:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
How many students attend Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has 372 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sun Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is 15.5:1, which is 28% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% lower 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 Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
88.7% of students at Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
The largest demographic group at Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Sun Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies?
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies rank among schools in Sun Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies ranks #4 of 5 schools in Sun Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sun Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, 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.