At a glance
Reported students
479
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
479
Goethe International Charter: 479 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
20.7:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. 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
- 388
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.8:1
What the reported data says about Goethe International Charter
Goethe International Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Goethe International Charter District. NCES reports 479 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 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 White (34.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.1%). English learners represent 13.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Goethe International Charter
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.17 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White34.4%
- Hispanic30.1%
- Black17.1%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.8%
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
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 Goethe International Charter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braddock Drive Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 541 | 0.4 mi |
| Ocean Charter Elementary · Charter · Ocean Charter District | KG–08 | 563 | 0.5 mi |
| ICEF Vista Elementary Academy Elementary · Charter · ICEF Vista Elementary Academy District | KG–05 | 270 | 0.5 mi |
| Stoner Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 258 | 0.7 mi |
| Playa del Rey Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 272 | 0.7 mi |
| Short Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 414 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Goethe International Charter
What grades does Goethe International Charter serve?
Goethe International Charter reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Goethe International Charter District.
How many students attend Goethe International Charter?
Goethe International Charter reported 479 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 388 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Goethe International Charter?
The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 479 students and 23.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Goethe International Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Goethe International Charter 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 Goethe International Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.1% 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 Goethe International Charter in?
Goethe International Charter is part of Goethe International Charter 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 Goethe International Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Braddock Drive Elementary (0.4 mi), Ocean Charter (0.5 mi), ICEF Vista Elementary Academy (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.