Enrollment
588
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chino Hills, CA
Country Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Country Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060846003822
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Country Springs Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Chino Hills · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Country Springs Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Country Springs Elementary ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Chino Hills, CA.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060846003822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Country Springs Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Country Springs Elementary
Country Springs Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Chino Hills, California, enrolling 588 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the California average.
Enrollment of 588 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,344 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #125, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 53/100).
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Chino Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Michael G. Wickman Elementary (710 students): Country Springs Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.6:1 vs 25.4:1).
Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students) and Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students) alongside Country Springs Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Country Springs Elementary compares
Country Springs Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
White 7.0%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Country Springs Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chino Valley Unified, which includes Country Springs Elementary.
$13,384
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 53.7%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Country Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruben S. Ayala High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Antonio Lugo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Hills Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Country Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Chino Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Michael G. Wickman Elementary
Standard public school
710 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Eagle Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Gerald F. Litel Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Chaparral Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 22:1 students per teacher
Butterfield Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Rolling Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~588 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Country Springs Elementary
How many students attend Country Springs Elementary?
Country Springs Elementary has 588 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chino Hills, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Country Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Country Springs Elementary is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Country Springs Elementary?
20.6% of students at Country Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Country Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Country Springs Elementary is Asian at 64.1% of enrollment, in Chino Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Country Springs Elementary?
Country Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Country Springs Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chino Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Country Springs Elementary ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Chino Hills, 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 Chino Hills on the city page.
Is Country Springs Elementary a good school?
Country Springs Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chino Valley Unified?
Besides Country Springs Elementary, Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students), Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students), and Chino High (2,077 students). See the Chino Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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