- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CA
Arturo Sanchez Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arturo Sanchez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062769004181
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arturo Sanchez Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 15
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Arturo Sanchez Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arturo Sanchez Elementary ranks #9 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, CA.
School address
District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · California
NCES ID 062769004181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Arturo Sanchez Elementary held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.1 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 062769004181 · Norwalk, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 21.7:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk High (2,075 students)
Arturo Sanchez Elementary held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.1 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Arturo Sanchez Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwalk High
Norwalk High
2,075 students
- La Mirada High
La Mirada High
1,726 students
- Los Alisos Mid
Los Alisos Middle
920 students
- John H. Glenn
John H. Glenn High
882 students
- Reginald M. Be 718
Reginald M. Benton Middle
718 students
- This school 239
Arturo Sanchez Elementary
239 students
What this shows Arturo Sanchez Elementary reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arturo Sanchez Elementary compares
Arturo Sanchez Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$19,207
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.7%
Asian 2.9%
White 2.1%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Arturo Sanchez Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified reports $19,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arturo Sanchez Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mirada High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Alisos Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H. Glenn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arturo Sanchez Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwalk
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Dolland Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Julia B. Morrison Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Loretta Lampton Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Studebaker Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Anna M. Glazier Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 20.4:1 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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arturo Sanchez Elementary
How many students attend Arturo Sanchez Elementary?
Arturo Sanchez Elementary has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CA. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arturo Sanchez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arturo Sanchez Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arturo Sanchez Elementary?
86.8% of students at Arturo Sanchez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arturo Sanchez Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arturo Sanchez Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arturo Sanchez Elementary?
Arturo Sanchez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Arturo Sanchez Elementary rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Arturo Sanchez Elementary ranks #9 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified?
Besides Arturo Sanchez Elementary, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students), La Mirada High (1,726 students), and Los Alisos Middle (920 students). See the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified district page for the complete list.