- Enrollment
- 2,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arcadia, CA
Camino Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Camino Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060297000226
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camino Grove Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Camino Grove Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camino Grove Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Arcadia, CA.
School address
District: Arcadia Unified · California
NCES ID 060297000226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Camino Grove Elementary held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 060297000226 · Arcadia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 25.7:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia High (2,939 students)
Camino Grove Elementary held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Camino Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia High
Arcadia High
2,939 students
- Holly Avenue E 789
Holly Avenue Elementary
789 students
- First Avenue M 771
First Avenue Middle
771 students
- Richard Henry 710
Richard Henry Dana Middle
710 students
- This school 695
Camino Grove Elementary
695 students
- Baldwin Stocke 664
Baldwin Stocker Elementary
664 students
What this shows Camino Grove Elementary reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camino Grove Elementary compares
Camino Grove 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,616
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 695 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
White 7.3%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Camino Grove Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Arcadia Unified reports $16,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camino Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Henry Dana Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Stocker Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camino Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Arcadia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Holly Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Baldwin Stocker Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Highland Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
655 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Rio Hondo Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Hugo Reid Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Longley Way Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 28.5:1 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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camino Grove Elementary
How many students attend Camino Grove Elementary?
Camino Grove Elementary has 695 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arcadia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camino Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Camino Grove Elementary is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camino Grove Elementary?
28.2% of students at Camino Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camino Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Camino Grove Elementary is Asian at 72.1% of enrollment, in Arcadia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camino Grove Elementary?
Camino Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Camino Grove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Camino Grove Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Arcadia, 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 Arcadia on the city page.
What other schools are in Arcadia Unified?
Besides Camino Grove Elementary, Arcadia Unified also operates Arcadia High (2,939 students), Holly Avenue Elementary (789 students), and First Avenue Middle (771 students). See the Arcadia Unified district page for the complete list.