- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buena Park, CA
Charles G. Emery Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charles G. Emery Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060636000555
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles G. Emery Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Buena Park · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles G. Emery Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles G. Emery Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Buena Park, CA.
School address
District: Buena Park Elementary · California
NCES ID 060636000555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Charles G. Emery Elementary held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 060636000555 · Buena Park, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 24.8:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gordon H. Beatty Middle (641 students)
Charles G. Emery Elementary held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Charles G. Emery Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Charles G. Emery Elementary
646 students
- Gordon H. Beat
Gordon H. Beatty Middle
641 students
- Buena Park Mid
Buena Park Middle
633 students
- James a. Whita
James a. Whitaker Elementary
559 students
- Carl E. Gilber
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
490 students
- Mabel L. Pendl
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
365 students
What this shows Charles G. Emery Elementary reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles G. Emery Elementary compares
Charles G. Emery Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,036
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 646 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
Two or More 5.9%
White 4.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Charles G. Emery Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buena Park Elementary reports $19,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles G. Emery Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon H. Beatty Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buena Park Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a. Whitaker Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl E. Gilbert Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles G. Emery Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Buena Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Buena Terra Elementary
Standard public school
627 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
James a. Whitaker Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
Standard public school
468 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
San Marino Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Holder Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 19.3:1 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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles G. Emery Elementary
How many students attend Charles G. Emery Elementary?
Charles G. Emery Elementary has 646 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buena Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles G. Emery Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles G. Emery Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles G. Emery Elementary?
41.3% of students at Charles G. Emery Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles G. Emery Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charles G. Emery Elementary is Asian at 57.0% of enrollment, in Buena Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles G. Emery Elementary?
Charles G. Emery Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Charles G. Emery Elementary rank among elementary schools in Buena Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles G. Emery Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Buena 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 Buena Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Buena Park Elementary?
Besides Charles G. Emery Elementary, Buena Park Elementary also operates Gordon H. Beatty Middle (641 students), Buena Park Middle (633 students), and James a. Whitaker Elementary (559 students). See the Buena Park Elementary district page for the complete list.