- Enrollment
- 2,183
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orange, CA
Chapman Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chapman Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062865009419
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapman Hills Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 17
- elementary schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapman Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman Hills Elementary ranks #7 of 17 elementary schools in Orange, CA.
School address
District: Orange Unified · California
NCES ID 062865009419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Chapman Hills Elementary shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 062865009419 · Orange, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 24.7:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon High (2,183 students)
Chapman Hills Elementary shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chapman Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon High
Canyon High
2,183 students
- Villa Park Hig
Villa Park High
2,023 students
- El Modena High
El Modena High
1,795 students
- Orange High
Orange High
1,728 students
- El Rancho Char
El Rancho Charter
1,144 students
- This school 321
Chapman Hills Elementary
321 students
What this shows Chapman Hills Elementary reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chapman Hills Elementary compares
Chapman Hills Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 71% | - | - |
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.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
32.1%
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
$15,133
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
Asian 13.4%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Chapman Hills Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange Unified reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chapman Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Villa Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Modena High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Rancho Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapman Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Orange
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mcpherson Magnet
Standard public school
863 students 27:1 students per teacher
California Iinspire Academy
Standard public school
699 students 33.3:1 students per teacher
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
Standard public school
493 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science
Standard public school
430 students 30.7:1 students per teacher
Palmyra Elementary
Standard public school
429 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 23.1:1 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chapman Hills Elementary
How many students attend Chapman Hills Elementary?
Chapman Hills Elementary has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orange, CA. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapman Hills 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 Chapman Hills Elementary?
20.6% of students at Chapman Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapman Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chapman Hills Elementary is White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Orange, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapman Hills Elementary?
Chapman Hills Elementary 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 Chapman Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman Hills Elementary ranks #7 of 17 elementary schools in Orange, 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 Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange Unified?
Besides Chapman Hills Elementary, Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students), Villa Park High (2,023 students), and El Modena High (1,795 students). See the Orange Unified district page for the complete list.