- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Angeles, CA
Wisdom Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wisdom Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271012780
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wisdom Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #194 of 344
- elementary schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wisdom Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wisdom Elementary ranks #194 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271012780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Wisdom Elementary held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 062271012780 · Los Angeles, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 19.1:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Wisdom Elementary held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wisdom 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 648
Wisdom Elementary
648 students
What this shows Wisdom Elementary reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wisdom Elementary compares
Wisdom 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
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 92.4%
African American 4.8%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Wisdom 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 Wisdom Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wisdom 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 Los Angeles
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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South Park Elementary
Standard public school
825 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Union Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kipp Compton Community
Standard public school
783 students 52.2:1 students per teacher
Ninety-Third Street Elementary
Standard public school
772 students 18.4:1 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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wisdom Elementary
How many students attend Wisdom Elementary?
Wisdom Elementary has 648 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisdom Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisdom Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wisdom Elementary?
96.1% of students at Wisdom Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wisdom Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wisdom Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wisdom Elementary?
Wisdom Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Wisdom Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Wisdom Elementary ranks #194 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Wisdom 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.