How do these schools compare?
| Metric | La Pluma Elementary | Norwalk High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Norwalk, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 284 | 2,075 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.9:1 | 24.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.1% | 65.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | La Pluma Elementary | Norwalk High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,233 | $19,233 |
| District | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | La Pluma Elementary | Norwalk High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.4% | 2.4% |
| African American | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.7% | 88.4% |
| Asian | 9.5% | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | La Pluma Elementary | Norwalk High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 20 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 296.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.0% | 30.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.