Enrollment
307
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canoga Park, CA
Village Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Village Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060173613765Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Village Charter Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Canoga Park · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Village Charter Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Village Charter Academy ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Canoga Park, CA.
School address
District: Village Charter Academy District · California
NCES ID 060173613765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Village Charter Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Village Charter Academy
Village Charter Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Canoga Park, California, enrolling 307 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 307 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,275 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #938, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Canoga Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hart Street Elementary (699 students): Village Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.6:1 vs 21.8:1).
Village Charter Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Village Charter Academy 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 Village Charter Academy compares
Village Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$15,477
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 85.7%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 3.9%
White 2.6%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Village Charter Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Village Charter Academy District, which includes Village Charter Academy.
$15,477
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 60.1%
Federal 9.7%
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 Canoga Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hart Street Elementary
Standard public school
699 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Limerick Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Multicultural Learning Center
Standard public school
496 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Canoga Park Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park
Standard public school
399 students 21:1 students per teacher
Fullbright Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 17.8:1 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 (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Village Charter Academy
How many students attend Village Charter Academy?
Village Charter Academy has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canoga Park, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Village Charter Academy is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Village Charter Academy?
72.8% of students at Village Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Village Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Village Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in Canoga Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Village Charter Academy?
Village Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Village Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Canoga Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Village Charter Academy ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Canoga Park, 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 Canoga Park on the city page.
Is Village Charter Academy a good school?
Village Charter Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Village Charter Academy District?
None; Village Charter Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Village Charter Academy is its only campus.
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