Enrollment
378
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Azusa, CA
Charles H. Lee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charles H. Lee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060360000277
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles H. Lee Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Azusa · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles H. Lee Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H. Lee Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Azusa, CA.
School address
District: Azusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060360000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles H. Lee Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles H. Lee Elementary
Charles H. Lee Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Azusa, California, enrolling 378 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 378 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 1,698 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,074.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Azusa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Valleydale Elementary (526 students): Charles H. Lee Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.2:1 vs 21:1).
Azusa Unified also operates Azusa High (1,609 students) and Gladstone High (1,326 students) alongside Charles H. Lee 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 Charles H. Lee Elementary compares
Charles H. Lee 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 | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
51.3%
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
$17,472
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
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 88.9%
White 5.0%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Charles H. Lee Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Azusa Unified, which includes Charles H. Lee Elementary.
$17,472
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 62.9%
Federal 10.3%
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 Charles H. Lee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladstone High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valleydale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paramount Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor F. Hodge Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles H. Lee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Azusa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valleydale Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 21:1 students per teacher
Paramount Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Clifford D. Murray Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Henry Dalton Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 25.6:1 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 (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Charles H. Lee Elementary
How many students attend Charles H. Lee Elementary?
Charles H. Lee Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Azusa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Lee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Lee Elementary is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles H. Lee Elementary?
80.9% of students at Charles H. Lee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles H. Lee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charles H. Lee Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in Azusa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles H. Lee Elementary?
Charles H. Lee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Charles H. Lee Elementary rank among elementary schools in Azusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H. Lee Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Azusa, 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 Azusa on the city page.
Is Charles H. Lee Elementary a good school?
Charles H. Lee Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Azusa Unified?
Besides Charles H. Lee Elementary, Azusa Unified also operates Azusa High (1,609 students), Gladstone High (1,326 students), and Valleydale Elementary (526 students). See the Azusa Unified district page for the complete list.
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