At a glance
Reported students
612
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Pomelo Community Charter: 612 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
21.9:1 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
- 553
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.3:1
What the reported data says about Pomelo Community Charter
Pomelo Community Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in West Hills. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 612 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 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, 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 (40.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.9%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. 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 Pomelo Community Charter
- 1How do the reported 21.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 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
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.34
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.38
- 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
- White40.5%
- Hispanic23.9%
- Black3.6%
- Asian13.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial18.8%
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.
Other schools in Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodcrest Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
611 reported students
Ascot Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
610 reported students
Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies
Elementary · Grades KG–05
610 reported students
Bassett Street Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
609 reported students
Hooper Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–05
608 reported students
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center
Elementary · Grades KG–05
616 reported students
Public schools near Pomelo Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Street Academy Charter Elementary · Charter · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 430 | 0.6 mi |
| Enadia Way Technology Charter Elementary · Charter · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 213 | 1.1 mi |
| Welby Way Charter Elem Sch And Gifted-High Ability Magnet Elementary · Charter · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 755 | 1.3 mi |
| Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies Elementary · Charter · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 381 | 1.4 mi |
| Capistrano Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 415 | 1.6 mi |
| Ingenium Charter Elementary · Charter · Ingenium Charter District | KG–05 | 296 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pomelo Community Charter
What grades does Pomelo Community Charter serve?
Pomelo Community Charter 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 Pomelo Community Charter?
Pomelo Community Charter reported 612 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 553 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pomelo Community Charter?
The calculated ratio is 21.9:1, based on 612 students and 28 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 Pomelo Community Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pomelo Community 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 Pomelo Community Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.7% 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 Pomelo Community Charter in?
Pomelo Community Charter 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 Pomelo Community Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Justice Street Academy Charter (0.6 mi), Enadia Way Technology Charter (1.1 mi), Welby Way Charter Elem Sch And Gifted-High Ability Magnet (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.