Enrollment
422
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allen (Ella B.) Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allen (Ella B.) Elementary
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Bonita, California, enrolling 422 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,234 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 38 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bonita's elementary schools, it stands alongside Valley Vista Elementary (513 students): Allen (Ella B.) Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.8:1 vs 19.7:1).
Chula Vista Elementary also operates Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students) and Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary (889 students) alongside Allen (Ella B.) 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 (Ella B.) Elementary compares
Allen (Ella B.) 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,653
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chula Vista Elementary, which includes Allen (Ella B.) Elementary.
$18,653
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.0%
State 47.1%
Federal 12.0%
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 (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
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Bonita on the city page.
Is Allen (Ella B.) Elementary a good school?
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. 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 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.
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