- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chino, CA
Alicia Cortez Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alicia Cortez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060846000836
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alicia Cortez Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Chino · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alicia Cortez Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alicia Cortez Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Chino, CA.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060846000836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Alicia Cortez Elementary held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 060846000836 · Chino, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 19.5:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Chino Hills High (2,748 students)
Alicia Cortez Elementary held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alicia Cortez Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chino Hills Hi
Chino Hills High
2,748 students
- Ruben S. Ayala
Ruben S. Ayala High
2,541 students
- Chino High
Chino High
2,077 students
- Don Antonio Lu
Don Antonio Lugo High
1,256 students
- Canyon Hills J 1,070
Canyon Hills Junior High
1,070 students
- This school 390
Alicia Cortez Elementary
390 students
What this shows Alicia Cortez Elementary reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alicia Cortez Elementary compares
Alicia Cortez Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,518
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.9%
White 5.6%
Asian 4.6%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Alicia Cortez Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chino Valley Unified reports $14,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alicia Cortez Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruben S. Ayala High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don Antonio Lugo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Hills Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alicia Cortez Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Chino
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cal Aero Preserve Academy
Standard public school
982 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Allegiance Steam Academy - Thrive
Standard public school
950 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin Rhodes Elementary
Standard public school
860 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental
Standard public school
643 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Howard Cattle Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 22:1 students per teacher
Dickson Elementary
Standard public school
566 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alicia Cortez Elementary
How many students attend Alicia Cortez Elementary?
Alicia Cortez Elementary has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alicia Cortez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alicia Cortez Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alicia Cortez Elementary?
65.0% of students at Alicia Cortez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alicia Cortez Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alicia Cortez Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment, in Chino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alicia Cortez Elementary?
Alicia Cortez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alicia Cortez Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chino?
By Resource Investment Index, Alicia Cortez Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Chino, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chino on the city page.
What other schools are in Chino Valley Unified?
Besides Alicia Cortez Elementary, Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students), Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students), and Chino High (2,077 students). See the Chino Valley Unified district page for the complete list.