Enrollment
300
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PUENTE CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060245510525
Puente Charter
501 South Boyle Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033 · (323) 780-2961 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL300 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
21.4:1
14 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
253 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
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 | 63 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 43 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 59 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 53 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 37 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 45 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (63) is 40% larger than its 5th grade class (45).
Student demographics
3%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 Puente Charter
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puente Charter this school | 300 | 84.3% | N/A |
| PUC Community Charter Elementary Sylmar | 298 | 84.6% | N/A |
| North Ranchito Elementary Pico Rivera | 319 | 85.3% | 36.0% |
| Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary Santa Fe Springs | 307 | 86.6% | 44.8% |
| Sunnyside Elementary Strathmore | 311 | 85.9% | 14.8% |
| Washington Elementary San Jose | 329 | 83.0% | 13.8% |
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 Puente Charter ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 300 | #4,764 of 5,915 | #1,063 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.4:1 | #1,786 of 5,352 | #517 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 2.7% | #5,312 of 5,354 | #1,200 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 84.3% | #1,727 of 5,625 | #608 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
300
+106 (+55%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.4:1
was 24.3:1
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 | 300 | 14 | 21.4:1 | 84% (253) |
| 2023-24 | 294 | 13 | 22.6:1 | 84% (248) |
| 2022-23 | 297 | 13 | 22.9:1 | 81% (241) |
| 2020-21 | 194 | 8 | 24.3:1 | 80% (156) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Puente Charter.
About Puente Charter
Los Angeles, California, is home to Puente Charter, a low-enrollment elementary school. The school counts 300 students across kindergarten through 5. The school's enrollment is 35% smaller than the 465 average for elementary schools in California.
Puente Charter District is the district for Puente Charter.
Hispanic students make up 99% of enrollment at Puente Charter. Census figures show Los Angeles County is about 48% Hispanic. Puente Charter's diversity index is 3%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school has about 21.4 students per teacher and 14 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. About 84% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is above the 70% average among public schools in Los Angeles County.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Los Angeles County show that the median household income is $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Puente Charter is one of 2,244 public schools in the county.
Of nearby public schools, Second Street Elementary is the closest, at about 0.3 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Puente Charter.
Locale data from NCES put Puente Charter inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more (City: Large). Charter status: Puente Charter is a public charter school.
In 2020-21 the school reported 194 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 300. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 24.3:1 to 21.4:1.
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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
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Frequently asked questions
About Puente CharterWhat is the total enrollment at Puente Charter?
Puente Charter enrolls approximately 300 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Puente Charter serve?
Puente Charter serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puente Charter?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Puente Charter is approximately 21.4:1 (14 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Puente Charter?
At Puente Charter, the student body is approximately 1% White, 99% Hispanic, 1% Black.
What district is Puente Charter in?
Puente Charter is part of Puente Charter District.
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