- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bonita, CA
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Allen (Ella B.) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060861000855
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Bonita · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen (Ella B.) Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bonita, CA.
School address
District: Chula Vista Elementary · California
NCES ID 060861000855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 060861000855 · Bonita, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 24.8:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students)
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wolf Canyon El
Wolf Canyon Elementary
954 students
- Camarena (Enri
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
889 students
- Hedenkamp (Ann
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
855 students
- Salt Creek Ele
Salt Creek Elementary
835 students
- Veterans Eleme
Veterans Elementary
832 students
- This school
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary
422 students
What this shows Allen (Ella B.) Elementary reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allen (Ella B.) Elementary compares
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,904
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 38 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.4%
White 15.6%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Allen (Ella B.) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chula Vista Elementary reports $15,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allen (Ella B.) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen (Ella B.) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Bonita
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allen (Ella B.) Elementary
How many students attend Allen (Ella B.) Elementary?
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bonita, CA. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen (Ella B.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen (Ella B.) Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allen (Ella B.) Elementary?
40.7% of students at Allen (Ella B.) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen (Ella B.) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Allen (Ella B.) Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment, in Bonita, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen (Ella B.) Elementary?
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allen (Ella B.) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bonita?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen (Ella B.) Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bonita, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chula Vista Elementary?
Besides Allen (Ella B.) Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary also operates Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students), Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary (889 students), and Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary (855 students). See the Chula Vista Elementary district page for the complete list.