At a glance
Reported students
1,174
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Louis Armstrong Middle: 1,174 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
21.7:1 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
- 1,426
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23:1
What the reported data says about Louis Armstrong Middle
Louis Armstrong Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Sherman Oaks. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 1,174 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.7:1, close to 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 White (41.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.7%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. 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 Louis Armstrong Middle
- 1How do the reported 21.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.1 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 4 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
- 5.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White41.6%
- Hispanic40.7%
- Black7.1%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
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.
South Gate Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,192 reported students
James Madison Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,148 reported students
Henry T. Gage Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,139 reported students
Southeast Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,215 reported students
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (STEAM) Magnet
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,121 reported students
Alexander Fleming Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,110 reported students
Public schools near Louis Armstrong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech LA Middle Middle · Charter · High Tech LA Middle District | 06–08 | 250 | under 0.1 mi |
| Van Nuys Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 726 | 1.4 mi |
| James Madison Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,148 | 2.4 mi |
| Walter Reed Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,580 | 2.5 mi |
| Roy Romer Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 707 | 2.6 mi |
| Valley Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Valley Charter Middle District | 06–08 | 264 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Louis Armstrong Middle
What grades does Louis Armstrong Middle serve?
Louis Armstrong Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Louis Armstrong Middle?
Louis Armstrong Middle reported 1,174 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,426 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Louis Armstrong Middle?
The calculated ratio is 21.7:1, based on 1,174 students and 54.1 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 Louis Armstrong Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Louis Armstrong 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 Louis Armstrong Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.5% 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 Louis Armstrong Middle in?
Louis Armstrong Middle 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 Louis Armstrong Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include High Tech LA Middle (under 0.1 mi), Van Nuys Middle (1.4 mi), James Madison Middle (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.