Enrollment
442
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Covina, CA
Badillo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Badillo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060819000799
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Badillo Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Covina · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Badillo Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Badillo Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Covina, CA.
School address
District: Charter Oak Unified · California
NCES ID 060819000799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Badillo Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Badillo Elementary
Badillo Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Covina, California, enrolling 442 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 442 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 1,577 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #218.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Covina's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cedargrove Elementary (569 students): Badillo Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 24.7:1).
Charter Oak Unified also operates Charter Oak High (1,259 students) and Royal Oak Middle (610 students) alongside Badillo 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 Badillo Elementary compares
Badillo 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$15,505
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 83.0%
White 5.9%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Badillo Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charter Oak Unified, which includes Badillo Elementary.
$15,505
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 55.5%
Federal 16.3%
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 Badillo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royal Oak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedargrove Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Oak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Badillo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Covina
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cedargrove Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Cypress Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Barranca Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 24:1 students per teacher
Ben Lomond Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Merwin Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Glen Oak Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 22.5:1 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 (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Badillo Elementary
How many students attend Badillo Elementary?
Badillo Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Covina, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Badillo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Badillo Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Badillo Elementary?
55.0% of students at Badillo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Badillo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Badillo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment, in Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Badillo Elementary?
Badillo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Badillo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Badillo Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Covina, 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 Covina on the city page.
Is Badillo Elementary a good school?
Badillo Elementary earns 38/100 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 Charter Oak Unified?
Besides Badillo Elementary, Charter Oak Unified also operates Charter Oak High (1,259 students), Royal Oak Middle (610 students), and Cedargrove Elementary (569 students). See the Charter Oak Unified district page for the complete list.
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