- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Arthur F. Corey Elementary shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 060636000554 · Buena Park, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 20.1:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles G. Emery Elementary (646 students)
Arthur F. Corey Elementary shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Arthur F. Corey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles G. Eme
Charles G. Emery Elementary
646 students
- Gordon H. Beat
Gordon H. Beatty Middle
641 students
- Buena Park Mid
Buena Park Middle
633 students
- James a. Whita
James a. Whitaker Elementary
559 students
- Carl E. Gilber
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
490 students
- This school
Arthur F. Corey Elementary
341 students
What this shows Arthur F. Corey Elementary reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur F. Corey Elementary compares
Arthur F. Corey 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,036
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
Counselors0.7 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.
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
District finance for Buena Park Elementary reports $19,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~341 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), down 45.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.