- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Cedargrove Elementary held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 060819000800 · Covina, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 24.7:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Charter Oak High (1,259 students)
Cedargrove Elementary held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cedargrove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charter Oak Hi
Charter Oak High
1,259 students
- Royal Oak Midd
Royal Oak Middle
610 students
- This school
Cedargrove Elementary
569 students
- Badillo Elemen 442
Badillo Elementary
442 students
- Glen Oak Eleme 428
Glen Oak Elementary
428 students
- Washington Ele 421
Washington Elementary
421 students
What this shows Cedargrove Elementary reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedargrove Elementary compares
Cedargrove 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,587
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 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
District finance for Charter Oak Unified reports $17,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~569 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.