- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hacienda Heights, CA
Cedarlane Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cedarlane Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061632512808
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedarlane Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Hacienda Heights · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.5:1
- large classes for California
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedarlane Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarlane Academy ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Hacienda Heights, CA.
School address
District: Hacienda La Puente Unified · California
NCES ID 061632512808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Cedarlane Academy grew from 593 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 061632512808 · Hacienda Heights, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
878 enr · 32.5:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Altos High (1,592 students)
Cedarlane Academy grew from 593 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cedarlane Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Altos High
Los Altos High
1,592 students
- Glen a. Wilson
Glen a. Wilson High
1,456 students
- Mesa Robles
Mesa Robles
1,246 students
- This school
Cedarlane Academy
878 students
- La Puente High
La Puente High
813 students
- Fairgrove Acad
Fairgrove Academy
749 students
What this shows Cedarlane Academy reports 878 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedarlane Academy compares
Cedarlane Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.5:1 | ▲ 51% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 878 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
878
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
32.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 878 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
Asian 47.6%
Two or More 2.4%
White 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Cedarlane Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hacienda La Puente Unified reports $17,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedarlane Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Altos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen a. Wilson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Robles | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Puente High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairgrove Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedarlane Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Hacienda Heights
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mesa Robles
Standard public school
1,246 students 29:1 students per teacher
Wedgeworth Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Grazide Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Los Molinos Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Los Altos Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Palm Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 34.1:1 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 (~878 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedarlane Academy
How many students attend Cedarlane Academy?
Cedarlane Academy has 878 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hacienda Heights, CA. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarlane Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarlane Academy is 32.5:1, which is 51% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 107% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedarlane Academy?
57.0% of students at Cedarlane Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedarlane Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cedarlane Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Hacienda Heights, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedarlane Academy?
Cedarlane Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Cedarlane Academy rank among elementary schools in Hacienda Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarlane Academy ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Hacienda Heights, 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 Hacienda Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Hacienda La Puente Unified?
Besides Cedarlane Academy, Hacienda La Puente Unified also operates Los Altos High (1,592 students), Glen a. Wilson High (1,456 students), and Mesa Robles (1,246 students). See the Hacienda La Puente Unified district page for the complete list.