Enrollment
270
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baldwin Park, CA
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central 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 060369000326
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 12
- elementary schools in Baldwin Park · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Baldwin Park, CA.
School address
District: Baldwin Park Unified · California
NCES ID 060369000326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Baldwin Park, California, enrolling 270 students.
At 20.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 958 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #513.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Baldwin Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ernest R. Geddes Elementary (662 students): Central Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 34.8:1).
Baldwin Park Unified also operates Sierra Vista High (1,650 students) and Baldwin Park High (1,260 students) alongside Central 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 Central Elementary compares
Central 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$18,777
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin Park Unified, which includes Central Elementary.
$18,777
Per student
+14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 64.6%
Federal 14.8%
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 Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest R. Geddes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vineland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 34.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Baldwin Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 34.8:1 students per teacher
Vineland Elementary
Standard public school
604 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Bp Stem Academy
Standard public school
565 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
Tracy Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Kenmore Elementary
Standard public school
437 students 23:1 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 (~270 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baldwin Park, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary?
80.4% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Central Elementary rank among elementary schools in Baldwin Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Baldwin Park, 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 Baldwin Park on the city page.
Is Central Elementary a good school?
Central Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Baldwin Park Unified?
Besides Central Elementary, Baldwin Park Unified also operates Sierra Vista High (1,650 students), Baldwin Park High (1,260 students), and Sierra Vista Middle (709 students). See the Baldwin Park Unified district page for the complete list.
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