Enrollment
569
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Covina, CA
Cedargrove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedargrove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060819000800
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedargrove Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Covina · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedargrove Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedargrove Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Covina, CA.
School address
District: Charter Oak Unified · California
NCES ID 060819000800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedargrove Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedargrove Elementary
Cedargrove Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Covina, California, enrolling 569 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.7% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 569 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,822 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #725.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% 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 Cypress Elementary (558 students): Cedargrove Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.7:1 vs 24.3:1).
Charter Oak Unified also operates Charter Oak High (1,259 students) and Royal Oak Middle (610 students) alongside Cedargrove 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 Cedargrove Elementary compares
Cedargrove 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.5%
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 80.0%
White 8.6%
Asian 5.3%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Cedargrove 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 Cedargrove 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 Cedargrove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal Oak Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Badillo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Oak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedargrove 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
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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
Badillo Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 22.1:1 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 (~569 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cedargrove Elementary
How many students attend Cedargrove Elementary?
Cedargrove Elementary has 569 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Covina, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedargrove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedargrove Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedargrove Elementary?
59.7% of students at Cedargrove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedargrove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedargrove Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedargrove Elementary?
Cedargrove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Cedargrove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedargrove Elementary ranks #6 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 Cedargrove Elementary a good school?
Cedargrove Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. 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 Cedargrove Elementary, Charter Oak Unified also operates Charter Oak High (1,259 students), Royal Oak Middle (610 students), and Badillo Elementary (442 students). See the Charter Oak Unified district page for the complete list.
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