- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CA
Cresson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cresson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062193002598
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cresson Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 15
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cresson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cresson Elementary ranks #6 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, CA.
School address
District: Little Lake City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062193002598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Cresson Elementary held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 062193002598 · Norwalk, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 20.3:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Center Middle (708 students)
Cresson Elementary held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cresson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Center Mi
Lake Center Middle
708 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
509 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
457 students
- Studebaker Ele
Studebaker Elementary
394 students
- William W. Orr
William W. Orr Elementary
353 students
- This school 243
Cresson Elementary
243 students
What this shows Cresson Elementary reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cresson Elementary compares
Cresson 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$20,951
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
White 2.9%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Cresson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Lake City Elementary reports $20,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cresson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Center Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Studebaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William W. Orr Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cresson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwalk
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Dolland Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Julia B. Morrison Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Loretta Lampton Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Studebaker Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Anna M. Glazier Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 20.4:1 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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cresson Elementary
How many students attend Cresson Elementary?
Cresson Elementary has 243 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CA. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cresson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cresson Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cresson Elementary?
62.0% of students at Cresson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cresson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cresson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cresson Elementary?
Cresson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Cresson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Cresson Elementary ranks #6 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Lake City Elementary?
Besides Cresson Elementary, Little Lake City Elementary also operates Lake Center Middle (708 students), Lakeside Middle (509 students), and Lakeview Elementary (457 students). See the Little Lake City Elementary district page for the complete list.