- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington Park, CA
Walnut Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271000453
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Park Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 13
- elementary schools in Huntington Park · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Park Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Park Elementary ranks #9 of 13 elementary schools in Huntington Park, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271000453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Walnut Park Elementary held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 062271000453 · Huntington Park, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 22.2:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Walnut Park Elementary held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walnut Park Elementary 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 555
Walnut Park Elementary
555 students
What this shows Walnut Park Elementary reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Park Elementary compares
Walnut Park Elementary 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.3%
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
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 97.8%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Walnut Park Elementary is less 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 Walnut Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Park Elementary'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 elementary schools in Huntington Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Comienza Community Prep
Standard public school
1,075 students 25:1 students per teacher
Miles Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Middleton Street Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Lucille Roybal-Allard Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
San Antonio Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy
Standard public school
407 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Park Elementary
How many students attend Walnut Park Elementary?
Walnut Park Elementary has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Park Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Park Elementary?
92.0% of students at Walnut Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment, in Huntington Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Park Elementary?
Walnut Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Walnut Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Huntington Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Park Elementary ranks #9 of 13 elementary schools in Huntington 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 Huntington Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Walnut Park Elementary, 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.