Enrollment
341
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buena Park, CA
Arthur F. Corey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arthur F. Corey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060636000554
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur F. Corey Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Buena Park · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur F. Corey Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur F. Corey Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Buena Park, CA.
School address
District: Buena Park Elementary · California
NCES ID 060636000554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arthur F. Corey Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arthur F. Corey Elementary
Arthur F. Corey Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Buena Park, California, enrolling 341 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 341 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,165 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #652.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Buena Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Charles G. Emery Elementary (646 students): Arthur F. Corey Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 24.8:1).
Buena Park Elementary also operates Charles G. Emery Elementary (646 students) and Gordon H. Beatty Middle (641 students) alongside Arthur F. Corey 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 Arthur F. Corey Elementary compares
Arthur F. Corey 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$16,711
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 58.9%
Asian 20.2%
White 10.0%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Arthur F. Corey Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buena Park Elementary, which includes Arthur F. Corey Elementary.
$16,711
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 51.5%
Federal 11.3%
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 Arthur F. Corey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles G. Emery Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gordon H. Beatty Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buena Park Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a. Whitaker Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl E. Gilbert Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur F. Corey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Buena Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charles G. Emery Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Buena Terra Elementary
Standard public school
627 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
James a. Whitaker Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
Standard public school
468 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
San Marino Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 22.1:1 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 (~341 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Arthur F. Corey Elementary
How many students attend Arthur F. Corey Elementary?
Arthur F. Corey Elementary has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buena Park, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur F. Corey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur F. Corey Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher 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 Arthur F. Corey Elementary?
54.2% of students at Arthur F. Corey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur F. Corey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arthur F. Corey Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment, in Buena Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur F. Corey Elementary?
Arthur F. Corey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Arthur F. Corey Elementary rank among elementary schools in Buena Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur F. Corey Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Buena Park, 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 Buena Park on the city page.
Is Arthur F. Corey Elementary a good school?
Arthur F. Corey Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Buena Park Elementary?
Besides Arthur F. Corey Elementary, Buena Park Elementary also operates Charles G. Emery Elementary (646 students), Gordon H. Beatty Middle (641 students), and Buena Park Middle (633 students). See the Buena Park Elementary district page for the complete list.
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