Enrollment
433
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Danbrook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Danbrook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060807000775
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Danbrook Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #13 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Danbrook Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Danbrook Elementary ranks #13 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Centralia Elementary · California
NCES ID 060807000775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Danbrook Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Danbrook Elementary
Danbrook Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 433 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.8% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,534 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #400.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Anaheim's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crescent Elementary (805 students): Danbrook Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.8:1 vs 31:1).
Centralia Elementary also operates Buena Terra Elementary (627 students) and Los Coyotes Elementary (568 students) alongside Danbrook 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 Danbrook Elementary compares
Danbrook 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$14,874
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
Asian 7.4%
White 4.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Danbrook Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centralia Elementary, which includes Danbrook Elementary.
$14,874
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 46.6%
Federal 12.1%
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 Danbrook Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Terra Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Coyotes Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George B. Miller Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centralia Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Danbrook Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Anaheim
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crescent Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 31:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Peter Marshall
Standard public school
714 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22:1 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 (~433 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Danbrook Elementary
How many students attend Danbrook Elementary?
Danbrook Elementary has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danbrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Danbrook Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Danbrook Elementary?
87.8% of students at Danbrook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Danbrook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Danbrook Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Danbrook Elementary?
Danbrook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Danbrook Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Danbrook Elementary ranks #13 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
Is Danbrook Elementary a good school?
Danbrook Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Centralia Elementary?
Besides Danbrook Elementary, Centralia Elementary also operates Buena Terra Elementary (627 students), Los Coyotes Elementary (568 students), and George B. Miller Elementary (502 students). See the Centralia Elementary district page for the complete list.
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