- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chico, CA
Citrus Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Citrus Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060837000816
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citrus Avenue Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #16 of 19
- elementary schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Citrus Avenue Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Avenue Elementary ranks #16 of 19 elementary schools in Chico, CA.
School address
District: Chico Unified · California
NCES ID 060837000816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Citrus Avenue Elementary grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 060837000816 · Chico, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 23.9:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students)
Citrus Avenue Elementary grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Citrus Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley High
1,978 students
- Chico High
Chico High
1,804 students
- Bidwell Junior
Bidwell Junior High
1,012 students
- Chico Junior H
Chico Junior High
861 students
- Marsh (Harry M 716
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
716 students
- This school 383
Citrus Avenue Elementary
383 students
What this shows Citrus Avenue Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Citrus Avenue Elementary compares
Citrus Avenue Elementary is a growing 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$16,422
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
White 31.9%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 9.4%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Citrus Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Chico Unified reports $16,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Citrus Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chico High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chico Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Citrus Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Chico
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shasta Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Emma Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Chico Country Day
Standard public school
585 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Marigold Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Rosedale Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Little Chico Creek Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 21.4:1 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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Citrus Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Citrus Avenue Elementary?
Citrus Avenue Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Avenue Elementary is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Citrus Avenue Elementary?
80.9% of students at Citrus Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Citrus Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Citrus Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment, in Chico, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citrus Avenue Elementary?
Citrus Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Citrus Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Avenue Elementary ranks #16 of 19 elementary schools in Chico, 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 Chico on the city page.
What other schools are in Chico Unified?
Besides Citrus Avenue Elementary, Chico Unified also operates Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students), Chico High (1,804 students), and Bidwell Junior High (1,012 students). See the Chico Unified district page for the complete list.