Enrollment
467
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Dimas, CA
Allen Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Allen Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060561000503
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen Avenue Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in San Dimas · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in San Dimas, CA.
School address
District: Bonita Unified · California
NCES ID 060561000503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allen Avenue Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allen Avenue Elementary
Allen Avenue Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in San Dimas, California, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,270 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,073, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (20%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 778 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bonita Unified spends $13,112 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Dimas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Arma J. Shull Elementary (633 students): Allen Avenue Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.4:1 vs 27.5:1).
Bonita Unified also operates Bonita High (1,911 students) and Ramona Middle (1,371 students) alongside Allen Avenue Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Allen Avenue Elementary compares
Allen Avenue Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$13,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.0%
White 19.9%
Asian 12.6%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Allen Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonita Unified, which includes Allen Avenue Elementary.
$13,112
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 58.4%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Allen Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramona Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Dimas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Hill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. Marion Roynon Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in San Dimas
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Allen Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Allen Avenue Elementary?
Allen Avenue Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Dimas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Avenue Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allen Avenue Elementary?
29.2% of students at Allen Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Allen Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment, in San Dimas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen Avenue Elementary?
Allen Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allen Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Dimas?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in San Dimas, 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 San Dimas on the city page.
Is Allen Avenue Elementary a good school?
Allen Avenue Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bonita Unified?
Besides Allen Avenue Elementary, Bonita Unified also operates Bonita High (1,911 students), Ramona Middle (1,371 students), and San Dimas High (1,235 students). See the Bonita Unified district page for the complete list.
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