At a glance
Reported students
241
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Westside Global Awareness Magnet: 241 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
18.5:1 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
- 275
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Westside Global Awareness Magnet
Westside Global Awareness Magnet is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Marina Del Rey. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 241 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, 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 (56%) and Black (32%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. 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 Westside Global Awareness Magnet
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 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
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.27
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.6%
- Hispanic56%
- Black32%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
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–06
240 reported students
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Elementary · Grades KG–05
239 reported students
Quincy Jones Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
244 reported students
Vine Street Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
237 reported students
Tarzana Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
246 reported students
Glassell Park ES Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Magnet
Elementary · Grades KG–05
234 reported students
Public schools near Westside Global Awareness Magnet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 367 | 1 mi |
| Coeur D'Alene Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 295 | 1 mi |
| Broadway Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 546 | 1.3 mi |
| Walgrove Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 271 | 2 mi |
| Beethoven Street Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 315 | 2 mi |
| Short Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 414 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westside Global Awareness Magnet
What grades does Westside Global Awareness Magnet serve?
Westside Global Awareness Magnet reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (alternative school) in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Westside Global Awareness Magnet?
Westside Global Awareness Magnet reported 241 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 275 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westside Global Awareness Magnet?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 241 students and 13 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 Westside Global Awareness Magnet a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westside Global Awareness Magnet is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Westside Global Awareness Magnet students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.1% 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 Westside Global Awareness Magnet in?
Westside Global Awareness Magnet 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 Westside Global Awareness Magnet?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westminster Avenue Elementary (1 mi), Coeur D'Alene Avenue Elementary (1 mi), Broadway Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.