- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Gabriel, CA
Dewey Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dewey Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061494001892
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dewey Avenue Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in San Gabriel · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dewey Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dewey Avenue Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in San Gabriel, CA.
School address
District: Garvey Elementary · California
NCES ID 061494001892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Dewey Avenue Elementary held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 061494001892 · San Gabriel, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 22.7:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Garvey (Richard) Intermediate (661 students)
Dewey Avenue Elementary held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dewey Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garvey (Richar
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate
661 students
- Monterey Vista
Monterey Vista Elementary
542 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
439 students
- Bitely (Arlene
Bitely (Arlene) Elementary
409 students
- Emerson (Ralph
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
390 students
- This school
Dewey Avenue Elementary
341 students
What this shows Dewey Avenue Elementary reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dewey Avenue Elementary compares
Dewey Avenue 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$23,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
Asian 42.5%
Two or More 2.6%
White 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Dewey Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Garvey Elementary reports $23,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dewey Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garvey (Richard) Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Vista Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bitely (Arlene) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dewey Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in San Gabriel
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Emperor Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Coolidge Elementary
Standard public school
232 students 21.1:1 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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dewey Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Dewey Avenue Elementary?
Dewey Avenue Elementary has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Gabriel, CA. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewey Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewey Avenue Elementary is 22.7:1, 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 Dewey Avenue Elementary?
64.0% of students at Dewey Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dewey Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dewey Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in San Gabriel, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dewey Avenue Elementary?
Dewey Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Dewey Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Gabriel?
By Resource Investment Index, Dewey Avenue Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in San Gabriel, 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 San Gabriel on the city page.
What other schools are in Garvey Elementary?
Besides Dewey Avenue Elementary, Garvey Elementary also operates Garvey (Richard) Intermediate (661 students), Monterey Vista Elementary (542 students), and Hillcrest Elementary (439 students). See the Garvey Elementary district page for the complete list.