Enrollment
496
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centralia Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centralia Elementary
Centralia Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 496 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.1:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 21% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,402.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Anaheim's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crescent Elementary (805 students): Centralia Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26.1:1 vs 31:1).
Centralia Elementary also operates Buena Terra Elementary (627 students) and Los Coyotes Elementary (568 students) alongside Centralia 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 Centralia Elementary compares
Centralia 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,874
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 80.6%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centralia Elementary, which includes Centralia Elementary.
$14,874
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 46.6%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Centralia Elementary a good school?
Centralia Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 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.
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