Enrollment
460
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brea, CA
Arovista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arovista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060588000526
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arovista Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Brea · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.1:1
- large classes for California
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Arovista Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arovista Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Brea, CA.
School address
District: Brea-Olinda Unified · California
NCES ID 060588000526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arovista Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arovista Elementary
Arovista Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Brea, California, enrolling 460 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.1:1 is larger than about 90% of California schools and 26% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 460 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #162.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (22%) (diversity index 52/100).
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Brea's elementary schools, it stands alongside Olinda Elementary (649 students): Arovista Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.1:1 vs 24:1).
Brea-Olinda Unified also operates Brea Olinda High (1,676 students) and Brea Junior High (921 students) alongside Arovista 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 Arovista Elementary compares
Arovista 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 | 27.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,114
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 64.8%
White 22.2%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Arovista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brea-Olinda Unified, which includes Arovista Elementary.
$14,114
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 25.3%
Federal 6.6%
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 Arovista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Olinda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brea Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olinda Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falcon Academy of Science and Technology | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mariposa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arovista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Brea
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Olinda Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 24:1 students per teacher
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
Standard public school
544 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Mariposa Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Brea Country Hills Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
Standard public school
434 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Bousd Online Academy
Standard public school
13 students 4.3:1 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 (~460 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arovista Elementary
How many students attend Arovista Elementary?
Arovista Elementary has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brea, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arovista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arovista Elementary is 27.1:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arovista Elementary?
25.8% of students at Arovista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arovista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arovista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in Brea, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arovista Elementary?
Arovista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Arovista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Brea?
By Resource Investment Index, Arovista Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Brea, 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 Brea on the city page.
Is Arovista Elementary a good school?
Arovista Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Brea-Olinda Unified?
Besides Arovista Elementary, Brea-Olinda Unified also operates Brea Olinda High (1,676 students), Brea Junior High (921 students), and Olinda Elementary (649 students). See the Brea-Olinda Unified district page for the complete list.
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