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Enrollment
831
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PACOIMA CHARTER ELEMENTARY DISTRICT·NCES 060195903261
Pacoima Charter Elementary
11016 Norris Ave., Pacoima, CA 91331 · (818) 899-0201 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL831 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
26.0:1
32 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
677 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 139 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 109 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 117 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 128 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 139 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 112 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 87 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (139) is 60% larger than its 6th grade class (87).
Student demographics
9%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Pacoima Charter Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacoima Charter Elementary this school | 831 | 81.5% | N/A |
| Sylmar Leadership Academy Sylmar | 850 | 82.6% | 41.0% |
| Fenton Avenue Charter Lake View Terrace | 746 | 82.7% | N/A |
| Wilhelmina Henry Elementary Stockton | 881 | 81.6% | 16.2% |
| Innovative Horizons Charter Perris | 894 | 85.6% | 29.4% |
| Rio Hondo Elementary Downey | 838 | 82.6% | 47.7% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Pacoima Charter Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 831 | #304 of 5,915 | #49 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 26.0:1 | #4,839 of 5,352 | #1,091 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 8.6% | #5,020 of 5,354 | #1,088 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 81.5% | #2,040 of 5,625 | #665 of 1,276 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
831
-261 (-24%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
26.0:1
was 23.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 831 | 32 | 26.0:1 | 81% (677) |
| 2023-24 | 824 | 32 | 25.8:1 | 84% (689) |
| 2022-23 | 888 | 33.5 | 26.5:1 | 81% (721) |
| 2020-21 | 1,092 | 46 | 23.7:1 | 72% (782) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pacoima Charter Elementary.
About Pacoima Charter Elementary
Pacoima Charter Elementary is a large elementary school found in Pacoima, California. Its 831 students are spread across kindergarten through 6. The school's enrollment is 79% larger than the 465 average for elementary schools in California.
Pacoima Charter Elementary is a school in Pacoima Charter Elementary District.
Hispanic students make up 96% of enrollment at Pacoima Charter Elementary. The remaining shares are 4% Black. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of Los Angeles County's population at about 48%. Pacoima Charter Elementary's diversity index is 9%, against a US figure of 70%.
A ratio of 26.0:1 comes from the school's 32 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has more students per teacher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. The lunch program counts 81% of students at Pacoima Charter Elementary as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It compares with 70% for public schools in Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles County census figures show that the median household income is $90,112, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Los Angeles County is home to 2,244 public schools and about 1,265,907 public school students.
The next-closest public school is Charles Maclay Middle, about 0.6 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Its location is classified as City: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics. The school is a charter school, funded with public money and operated under a charter agreement.
Federal data show a 24% enrollment decrease, from 1,092 in 2020-21 to 831 in 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 23.7:1 to 26.0:1.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pacoima
- Montague Charter AcademyElementary · 852 students
- Pacoima MiddleMiddle · 823 students
- Haddon Avenue ElementaryElementary · 590 students
- Telfair Avenue ElementaryElementary · 534 students
- Fenton Primary CenterElementary · 489 students
- Sara Coughlin ElementaryElementary · 409 students
Nearby schools
- Charles Maclay Middle0.6 mi · 238
- Bert Corona Charter High0.6 mi · 220
- PUC Inspire Charter Academy0.7 mi · 210
- Sara Coughlin Elementary0.7 mi · 409
- Vaughn Next Century Learning Center0.8 mi · 2,629
- Fenton Primary Center0.8 mi · 489
Frequently asked questions
About Pacoima Charter ElementaryHow many students attend Pacoima Charter Elementary?
Pacoima Charter Elementary enrolls approximately 831 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does Pacoima Charter Elementary serve?
Pacoima Charter Elementary serves grades KG-06.
How many students per teacher at Pacoima Charter Elementary?
Approximately 26.0:1 students per teacher at Pacoima Charter Elementary.
How diverse is Pacoima Charter Elementary?
Pacoima Charter Elementary reports a student body of 1% White, 96% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian.
Who oversees Pacoima Charter Elementary?
Pacoima Charter Elementary is overseen by Pacoima Charter Elementary District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.