- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Altadena, CA
Altadena Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Altadena Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062994004661
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altadena Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Altadena · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31:1
- large classes for California
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Altadena Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altadena Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Altadena, CA.
School address
District: Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 062994004661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Altadena Elementary grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 062994004661 · Altadena, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 31:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students)
Altadena Elementary grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Altadena Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Funda
Marshall Fundamental
1,689 students
- Pasadena High
Pasadena High
1,303 students
- John Muir High
John Muir High
1,206 students
- Blair High
Blair High
1,053 students
- Jackson Elemen 658
Jackson Elementary
658 students
- This school 527
Altadena Elementary
527 students
What this shows Altadena Elementary reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altadena Elementary compares
Altadena 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 | 31:1 | ▲ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
31:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$21,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
White 26.9%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 12.3%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Altadena Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Unified reports $21,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Altadena Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Fundamental | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pasadena High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altadena Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Altadena
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Odyssey Charter
Standard public school
463 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Ocs - South
Standard public school
392 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Aveson School of Leaders
Standard public school
279 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Alma Fuerte Public
Standard public school
227 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Standard public school
169 students 16.9:1 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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Altadena Elementary
How many students attend Altadena Elementary?
Altadena Elementary has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Altadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altadena Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Altadena Elementary is 31:1, which is 44% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Altadena Elementary?
57.8% of students at Altadena Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altadena Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Altadena Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in Altadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altadena Elementary?
Altadena Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Altadena Elementary rank among elementary schools in Altadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Altadena Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Altadena, 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 Altadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Unified?
Besides Altadena Elementary, Pasadena Unified also operates Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students), Pasadena High (1,303 students), and John Muir High (1,206 students). See the Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.