- Enrollment
- 1,756
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Covina, CA
California Elementary
Federal NCES profile for California Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064200006874
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 15
- elementary schools in West Covina · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
California Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Elementary ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in West Covina, CA.
School address
District: West Covina Unified · California
NCES ID 064200006874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
California Elementary held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 064200006874 · West Covina, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 22:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: West Covina High (1,756 students)
California Elementary held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
California Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Covina Hi
West Covina High
1,756 students
- Hollencrest Mi
Hollencrest Middle
737 students
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
712 students
- Merced Element 617
Merced Elementary
617 students
- Edgewood Middl 597
Edgewood Middle
597 students
- This school 220
California Elementary
220 students
What this shows California Elementary reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How California Elementary compares
California 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above 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
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$18,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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 76.8%
Asian 13.6%
White 4.1%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, California Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Covina Unified reports $18,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollencrest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merced Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in West Covina
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
San Jose Charter Academy
Standard public school
1,255 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Mesa Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Telesis Academy of Science & Math
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Merced Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 29.4:1 students per teacher
Grovecenter Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Orangewood Elementary
Standard public school
580 students 23.2:1 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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about California Elementary
How many students attend California Elementary?
California Elementary has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at California Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Elementary?
69.4% of students at California Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Elementary?
The largest demographic group at California Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment, in West Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Elementary?
California Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 California Elementary rank among elementary schools in West Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, California Elementary ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in West 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 West Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in West Covina Unified?
Besides California Elementary, West Covina Unified also operates West Covina High (1,756 students), Hollencrest Middle (737 students), and Edgewood High (712 students). See the West Covina Unified district page for the complete list.