- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Centralia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Centralia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060807002335
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centralia Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #37 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for California
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Centralia Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centralia Elementary ranks #37 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Centralia Elementary · California
NCES ID 060807002335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Centralia Elementary grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 060807002335 · Anaheim, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 26.1:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Buena Terra Elementary (627 students)
Centralia Elementary grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Centralia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buena Terra El
Buena Terra Elementary
627 students
- Los Coyotes El
Los Coyotes Elementary
568 students
- George B. Mill
George B. Miller Elementary
502 students
- This school
Centralia Elementary
496 students
- Glen H. Dysing
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
468 students
- San Marino Ele
San Marino Elementary
465 students
What this shows Centralia Elementary reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centralia Elementary compares
Centralia Elementary 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$15,375
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
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 80.6%
Asian 6.5%
White 6.0%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Centralia Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Centralia Elementary reports $15,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centralia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Terra Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Coyotes Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George B. Miller Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Marino Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centralia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Anaheim
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crescent Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 31:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Peter Marshall
Standard public school
714 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22:1 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centralia Elementary
How many students attend Centralia Elementary?
Centralia Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centralia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Centralia Elementary is 26.1:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centralia Elementary?
76.0% of students at Centralia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centralia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Centralia Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centralia Elementary?
Centralia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Centralia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Centralia Elementary ranks #37 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Centralia Elementary?
Besides Centralia Elementary, Centralia Elementary also operates Buena Terra Elementary (627 students), Los Coyotes Elementary (568 students), and George B. Miller Elementary (502 students). See the Centralia Elementary district page for the complete list.