- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Placentia, CA
Charles Wagner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charles Wagner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063066004775
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Wagner Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Placentia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Wagner Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Wagner Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Placentia, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066004775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Charles Wagner Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 063066004775 · Placentia, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 24.4:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,411 students)
Charles Wagner Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Charles Wagner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,411 students
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
1,998 students
- Yorba Linda Hi
Yorba Linda High
1,631 students
- Esperanza High
Esperanza High
1,393 students
- Travis Ranch
Travis Ranch
1,197 students
- This school 440
Charles Wagner Elementary
440 students
What this shows Charles Wagner Elementary reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Wagner Elementary compares
Charles Wagner 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,609
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
White 33.2%
Asian 20.0%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Charles Wagner Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified reports $15,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Wagner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Wagner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Placentia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Golden Elementary
Standard public school
834 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
John O. Tynes Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Van Buren Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Brookhaven Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Morse Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 29.4:1 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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Wagner Elementary
How many students attend Charles Wagner Elementary?
Charles Wagner Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Placentia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Wagner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Wagner Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles Wagner Elementary?
15.3% of students at Charles Wagner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Wagner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charles Wagner Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment, in Placentia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Wagner Elementary?
Charles Wagner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Wagner Elementary rank among elementary schools in Placentia?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Wagner Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Placentia, 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 Placentia on the city page.
What other schools are in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Charles Wagner Elementary, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.