Enrollment
561
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodland Hills, CA
Woodlake Elementary Community Charter
Federal NCES profile for Woodlake Elementary Community Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003472Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlake Elementary Community Charter earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Woodland Hills · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlake Elementary Community Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlake Elementary Community Charter ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Woodland Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodlake Elementary Community Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodlake Elementary Community Charter
Woodlake Elementary Community Charter is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Woodland Hills, California, enrolling 561 students.
At 22.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 561 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,396 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #521.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 Woodland Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community (724 students): Woodlake Elementary Community Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.4:1 vs 22.6:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Woodlake Elementary Community 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 Woodlake Elementary Community Charter compares
Woodlake Elementary Community 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$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: 0.2 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 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 7.7%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Woodlake Elementary Community 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 Woodlake Elementary Community 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 Woodlake Elementary Community Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlake Elementary Community 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 Woodland Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chime Institute's Schwarzenegger Community
Standard public school
724 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Serrania Avenue Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
525 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Calabash Charter Academy
Standard public school
409 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
324 students 20.3:1 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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodlake Elementary Community Charter
How many students attend Woodlake Elementary Community Charter?
Woodlake Elementary Community Charter has 561 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodland Hills, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlake Elementary Community Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlake Elementary Community Charter is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodlake Elementary Community Charter?
30.2% of students at Woodlake Elementary Community Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlake Elementary Community Charter?
The largest demographic group at Woodlake Elementary Community Charter is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Woodland Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlake Elementary Community Charter?
Woodlake Elementary Community Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Woodlake Elementary Community Charter rank among elementary schools in Woodland Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlake Elementary Community Charter ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Woodland 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 Woodland Hills on the city page.
Is Woodlake Elementary Community Charter a good school?
Woodlake Elementary Community Charter earns 35/100 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 Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Woodlake Elementary Community 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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