- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buena Park, CA
Buena Terra Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Buena Terra Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060807000773
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buena Terra Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Buena Park · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Buena Terra Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Terra Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Buena Park, CA.
School address
District: Centralia Elementary · California
NCES ID 060807000773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Buena Terra Elementary held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 060807000773 · Buena Park, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 25.1:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Coyotes Elementary (568 students)
Buena Terra Elementary held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Buena Terra Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Buena Terra Elementary
627 students
- Los Coyotes El
Los Coyotes Elementary
568 students
- George B. Mill
George B. Miller Elementary
502 students
- Centralia Elem
Centralia Elementary
496 students
- Glen H. Dysing
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
468 students
- San Marino Ele
San Marino Elementary
465 students
What this shows Buena Terra Elementary reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buena Terra Elementary compares
Buena Terra 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,375
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
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
Asian 34.1%
White 16.7%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Buena Terra Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centralia Elementary reports $15,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buena Terra Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Coyotes Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George B. Miller Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centralia Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Marino Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buena Terra Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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
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
Holder Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 19.3:1 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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buena Terra Elementary
How many students attend Buena Terra Elementary?
Buena Terra Elementary has 627 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buena Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Terra Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Terra Elementary is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buena Terra Elementary?
40.2% of students at Buena Terra Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buena Terra Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Buena Terra Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment, in Buena Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buena Terra Elementary?
Buena Terra Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Buena Terra Elementary rank among elementary schools in Buena Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Terra Elementary ranks #1 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 Centralia Elementary?
Besides Buena Terra Elementary, Centralia Elementary also operates Los Coyotes Elementary (568 students), George B. Miller Elementary (502 students), and Centralia Elementary (496 students). See the Centralia Elementary district page for the complete list.