At a glance
Reported students
527
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary: 527 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
17.6:1 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
- 576
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary
Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Los Angeles. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 527 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, 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 (77%) and Black (17.6%). English learners represent 29.2% 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 Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 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
- 29.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic77%
- Black17.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
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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527 reported students
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526 reported students
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Elementary · Grades KG–05
528 reported students
Encino Charter Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
529 reported students
Serrania Avenue Charter for Enriched Studies
Elementary · Grades KG–05
525 reported students
Menlo Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
531 reported students
Public schools near Ninety-Sixth Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judith F. Baca Arts Academy Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–06 | 495 | 0.4 mi |
| KIPP Ignite Academy Elementary · Charter · KIPP Ignite Academy District | KG–04 | 448 | 0.5 mi |
| Compton Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 265 | 0.6 mi |
| Ninety-Ninth Street Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–06 | 487 | 0.6 mi |
| Ninety-Second Street Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–06 | 568 | 0.7 mi |
| Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 399 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary
What grades does Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary serve?
Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary?
Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary reported 527 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 576 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 527 students and 30 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 Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ninety-Sixth Street 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 Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97% 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 Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary in?
Ninety-Sixth Street 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 Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Judith F. Baca Arts Academy (0.4 mi), KIPP Ignite Academy (0.5 mi), Compton Avenue Elementary (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.