Enrollment
379
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arbolita Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arbolita Elementary
Arbolita Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in La Habra, California, enrolling 379 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 379 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,765 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,094.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 758 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among La Habra's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students): Arbolita Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 24.3:1).
La Habra City Elementary also operates Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students) and Washington Middle (580 students) alongside Arbolita 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 Arbolita Elementary compares
Arbolita 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Habra City Elementary, which includes Arbolita Elementary.
$15,463
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 46.3%
Federal 15.9%
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 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
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~379 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Arbolita Elementary a good school?
Arbolita Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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