Enrollment
755
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Hills, CA
Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003448Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in West Hills · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in West Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet
Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in West Hills, California, enrolling 755 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.5% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the California average.
Enrollment of 755 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,046 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #105, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 West Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pomelo Community Charter (612 students): Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.4:1 vs 25.5:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet.
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 Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet compares
Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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
White 30.9%
Asian 30.2%
Two or More 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 30.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet 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 Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet.
$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 Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet'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 West Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pomelo Community Charter
Standard public school
612 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Justice Street Academy Charter
Standard public school
430 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Capistrano Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
381 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Nevada Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Hamlin Charter Academy
Standard public school
314 students 18.5:1 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 (~755 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet
How many students attend Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet?
Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet has 755 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Hills, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet?
15.5% of students at Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet is White at 30.9% of enrollment, in West Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet?
Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet rank among elementary schools in West Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in West 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 West Hills on the city page.
Is Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet a good school?
Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Welby Way Charter Elem Sch and Gifted-High Ability Magnet, 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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