Enrollment
544
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Puente, CA
Don Julian Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Don Julian Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060411007263
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Don Julian Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 19
- elementary schools in La Puente · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Don Julian Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Don Julian Elementary ranks #5 of 19 elementary schools in La Puente, CA.
School address
District: Bassett Unified · California
NCES ID 060411007263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Don Julian Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Don Julian Elementary
Don Julian Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in La Puente, California, enrolling 544 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.3% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 544 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 1,518 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #553.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among La Puente's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fairgrove Academy (749 students): Don Julian Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.7:1 vs 25.8:1).
Bassett Unified also operates Bassett Senior High (747 students) and Edgewood Academy (478 students) alongside Don Julian 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 Don Julian Elementary compares
Don Julian 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
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
32.5%
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
$15,662
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 90.4%
Asian 6.3%
White 1.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Don Julian Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bassett Unified, which includes Don Julian Elementary.
$15,662
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 61.4%
Federal 13.3%
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 Don Julian Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Torch Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. E. Van Wig Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunkist Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Don Julian Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in La Puente
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairgrove Academy
Standard public school
749 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Baldwin Academy
Standard public school
519 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Academy
Standard public school
478 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Rorimer Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Hurley Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Yorbita Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 20.8:1 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 (~544 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Don Julian Elementary
How many students attend Don Julian Elementary?
Don Julian Elementary has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Puente, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Julian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Julian 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 Don Julian Elementary?
89.3% of students at Don Julian Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Don Julian Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Don Julian Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment, in La Puente, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Don Julian Elementary?
Don Julian Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Don Julian Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Puente?
By Resource Investment Index, Don Julian Elementary ranks #5 of 19 elementary schools in La Puente, 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 La Puente on the city page.
Is Don Julian Elementary a good school?
Don Julian Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Bassett Unified?
Besides Don Julian Elementary, Bassett Unified also operates Bassett Senior High (747 students), Edgewood Academy (478 students), and Torch Middle (345 students). See the Bassett Unified district page for the complete list.
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