- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chula Vista, CA
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060861000857
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #35 of 42
- elementary schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary ranks #35 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Chula Vista Elementary · California
NCES ID 060861000857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 060861000857 · Chula Vista, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 24.7:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students)
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wolf Canyon El
Wolf Canyon Elementary
954 students
- Camarena (Enri
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
889 students
- Hedenkamp (Ann
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
855 students
- Salt Creek Ele
Salt Creek Elementary
835 students
- Veterans Eleme
Veterans Elementary
832 students
- This school 346
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary
346 students
What this shows Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary compares
Cook (Hazel Goes) 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$15,904
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.1%
White 8.4%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chula Vista Elementary reports $15,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Standard public school
1,095 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
954 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Discovery Charter
Standard public school
945 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Vista Charter
Standard public school
911 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 21.9:1 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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary
How many students attend Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary?
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary?
56.6% of students at Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary?
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary ranks #35 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Chula Vista Elementary?
Besides Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary also operates Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students), Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary (889 students), and Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary (855 students). See the Chula Vista Elementary district page for the complete list.