- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Granada Hills, CA
Van Gogh Charter
Federal NCES profile for Van Gogh Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003419Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Gogh Charter earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Granada Hills · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.8:1
- large classes for California
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Gogh Charter has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Gogh Charter ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Granada Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Van Gogh Charter held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 062271003419 · Granada Hills, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
456 enr · 26.8:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Van Gogh Charter held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Van Gogh Charter 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 456
Van Gogh Charter
456 students
What this shows Van Gogh Charter reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Gogh Charter compares
Van Gogh Charter 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.5%
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 39.9%
White 39.0%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 6.6%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Van Gogh Charter 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 Van Gogh Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Gogh Charter'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
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Tulsa Street Elementary
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Knollwood Preparatory Academy
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Granada Elementary
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Danube Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
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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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Gogh Charter
How many students attend Van Gogh Charter?
Van Gogh Charter has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Granada Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Gogh Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Gogh Charter is 26.8:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Gogh Charter?
38.5% of students at Van Gogh Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Gogh Charter?
The largest demographic group at Van Gogh Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment, in Granada Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Gogh Charter?
Van Gogh Charter 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 Van Gogh Charter rank among elementary schools in Granada Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Gogh Charter ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Granada 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 Granada Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Van Gogh Charter, 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.