How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Merlinda Elementary | West Covina High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Covina, CA | West Covina, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,756 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.1:1 | 21.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.1% | 61.5% |
| 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 | Merlinda Elementary | West Covina High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,663 | $19,663 |
| District | West Covina Unified | West Covina Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Merlinda Elementary | West Covina High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| African American | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72.4% | 75.8% |
| Asian | 19.8% | 18.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Merlinda Elementary | West Covina High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 21 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 351.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 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.