At a glance
Reported students
411
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Betty Plasencia Elementary: 411 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
20:1 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
- 457
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Betty Plasencia Elementary
Betty Plasencia Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Los Angeles. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 411 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 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (87.6%) and White (3.9%). English learners represent 35% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. 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 Betty Plasencia Elementary
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.5 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 35%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.34
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.9%
- Hispanic87.6%
- Black3.4%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
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.
Other schools in Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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Elementary · Grades KG–05
411 reported students
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Elementary · Grades KG–06
410 reported students
Darby Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
412 reported students
Lassen Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
412 reported students
Liberty Boulevard Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
410 reported students
Shirley Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
410 reported students
Public schools near Betty Plasencia Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 809 | 0.7 mi |
| Gratts Learning Academy for Young Scholars (GLAYS) Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 408 | 0.7 mi |
| N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts Elementary · Charter · N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts District | KG–05 | 417 | 0.8 mi |
| Logan Academy of Global Ecology Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–08 | 362 | 0.9 mi |
| Lake Street Primary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–01 | 104 | 0.9 mi |
| Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #4 Elementary · Charter · Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #4 District | KG–08 | 475 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Betty Plasencia Elementary
What grades does Betty Plasencia Elementary serve?
Betty Plasencia Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Betty Plasencia Elementary?
Betty Plasencia Elementary reported 411 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 457 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Betty Plasencia Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 411 students and 20.5 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 Betty Plasencia Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Betty Plasencia Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Betty Plasencia Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Betty Plasencia Elementary in?
Betty Plasencia Elementary is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Betty Plasencia Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Union Avenue Elementary (0.7 mi), Gratts Learning Academy for Young Scholars (GLAYS) (0.7 mi), N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.