At a glance
Reported students
280
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
280
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle: 280 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
18.4:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 312
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District. NCES reports 280 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, below the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (99.3%) and White (0.7%). English learners represent 24.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle
- 1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic99.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Sol Academy Middle · Charter · KIPP Sol Academy District | 05–08 | 465 | 0.6 mi |
| Belvedere Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 734 | 0.6 mi |
| Griffith Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,070 | 0.9 mi |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 Middle · Charter · Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 District | 06–08 | 396 | 1 mi |
| Arts in Action Community Middle Middle · Charter · Arts in Action Community Middle District | 06–08 | 258 | 1.3 mi |
| Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 792 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle
What grades does Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle serve?
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District.
How many students attend Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle?
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle reported 280 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 312 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle?
The calculated ratio is 18.4:1, based on 280 students and 15.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle in?
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle is part of Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include KIPP Sol Academy (0.6 mi), Belvedere Middle (0.6 mi), Griffith Middle (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.