Enrollment
202
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Anaheim Elementary Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Anaheim Elementary Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060261014460
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anaheim Elementary Online Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #8 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- small classes for California
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Anaheim Elementary Online Academy has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anaheim Elementary Online Academy ranks #8 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Elementary · California
NCES ID 060261014460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anaheim Elementary Online Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anaheim Elementary Online Academy
Anaheim Elementary Online Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 202 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.5:1, Anaheim Elementary Online Academy is leaner than roughly 88% of California schools and 28% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 202 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 562 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #214.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Anaheim's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crescent Elementary (805 students): Anaheim Elementary Online Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 31:1).
Anaheim Elementary also operates Ponderosa Elementary (785 students) and Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary (740 students) alongside Anaheim Elementary Online Academy.
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 Anaheim Elementary Online Academy compares
Anaheim Elementary Online Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.8%
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
$18,616
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anaheim Elementary, which includes Anaheim Elementary Online Academy.
$18,616
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 Anaheim Elementary Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross (Betsy) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison (Thomas) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mann (Horace) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anaheim Elementary Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Anaheim
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crescent Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 31:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Peter Marshall
Standard public school
714 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~202 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Anaheim Elementary Online Academy
How many students attend Anaheim Elementary Online Academy?
Anaheim Elementary Online Academy has 202 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anaheim Elementary Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Anaheim Elementary Online Academy is 15.5:1, which is 28% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% lower 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 Anaheim Elementary Online Academy?
67.3% of students at Anaheim Elementary Online Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anaheim Elementary Online Academy?
Anaheim Elementary Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anaheim Elementary Online Academy rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Anaheim Elementary Online Academy ranks #8 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
Is Anaheim Elementary Online Academy a good school?
Anaheim Elementary Online Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Anaheim Elementary?
Besides Anaheim Elementary Online Academy, Anaheim Elementary also operates Ponderosa Elementary (785 students), Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary (740 students), and Ross (Betsy) Elementary (731 students). See the Anaheim Elementary district page for the complete list.
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