- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Habra, CA
Arbolita Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arbolita Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062019007589
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arbolita Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in La Habra · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Arbolita Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arbolita Elementary ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in La Habra, CA.
School address
District: La Habra City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062019007589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Arbolita Elementary shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 062019007589 · La Habra, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 25.3:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students)
Arbolita Elementary shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Arbolita Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ladera Palma E
Ladera Palma Elementary
583 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle
580 students
- Las Positas El
Las Positas Elementary
565 students
- Imperial Middl
Imperial Middle
495 students
- Sierra Vista E
Sierra Vista Elementary
467 students
- This school
Arbolita Elementary
379 students
What this shows Arbolita Elementary reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arbolita Elementary compares
Arbolita Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$18,883
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%
White 7.9%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Arbolita Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Habra City Elementary reports $18,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arbolita Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladera Palma Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Positas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Imperial Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arbolita Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in La Habra
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ladera Palma Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Las Positas Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
El Portal Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Olita Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 23.6:1 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arbolita Elementary
How many students attend Arbolita Elementary?
Arbolita Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Habra, CA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbolita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arbolita Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arbolita Elementary?
75.1% of students at Arbolita Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arbolita Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arbolita Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in La Habra, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arbolita Elementary?
Arbolita Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Arbolita Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Habra?
By Resource Investment Index, Arbolita Elementary ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in La Habra, 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 La Habra on the city page.
What other schools are in La Habra City Elementary?
Besides Arbolita Elementary, La Habra City Elementary also operates Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students), Washington Middle (580 students), and Las Positas Elementary (565 students). See the La Habra City Elementary district page for the complete list.