Enrollment
456
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Gogh Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Gogh Charter
Van Gogh Charter is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Granada Hills, California, enrolling 456 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.8:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 25% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,275 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #299.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Granada Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Haskell Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math (Steam) Magnet (560 students): Van Gogh Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.8:1 vs 23.3:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Van Gogh Charter.
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 Van Gogh Charter compares
Van Gogh Charter on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Van Gogh Charter.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
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.
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
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 Granada Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Haskell Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math (Steam) Magnet
Standard public school
560 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
El Oro Way Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
434 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Tulsa Street Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Knollwood Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
381 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Granada Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Danube Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
259 students 17.3:1 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 (~456 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Van Gogh Charter a good school?
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. 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 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.
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