- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Arovista Elementary grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 060588000526 · Brea, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 27.1:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Brea Olinda High (1,676 students)
Arovista Elementary grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Arovista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brea Olinda Hi
Brea Olinda High
1,676 students
- Brea Junior Hi
Brea Junior High
921 students
- Olinda Element 649
Olinda Elementary
649 students
- Falcon Academy 544
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
544 students
- Mariposa Eleme 504
Mariposa Elementary
504 students
- This school 460
Arovista Elementary
460 students
What this shows Arovista Elementary reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arovista Elementary compares
Arovista 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,906
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Brea-Olinda Unified reports $15,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~460 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), up 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.