- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CA
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Earl E. Edmondson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062769004161
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 15
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl E. Edmondson Elementary ranks #1 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, CA.
School address
District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · California
NCES ID 062769004161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 062769004161 · Norwalk, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 18.5:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk High (2,075 students)
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwalk High
Norwalk High
2,075 students
- La Mirada High
La Mirada High
1,726 students
- Los Alisos Mid
Los Alisos Middle
920 students
- John H. Glenn
John H. Glenn High
882 students
- Reginald M. Be 718
Reginald M. Benton Middle
718 students
- This school 352
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary
352 students
What this shows Earl E. Edmondson Elementary reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earl E. Edmondson Elementary compares
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$19,207
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
Asian 4.0%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.1%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Earl E. Edmondson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified reports $19,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Earl E. Edmondson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mirada High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Alisos Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John H. Glenn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl E. Edmondson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Earl E. Edmondson Elementary
How many students attend Earl E. Edmondson Elementary?
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary has 352 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CA. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl E. Edmondson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl E. Edmondson Elementary is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Earl E. Edmondson Elementary?
77.7% of students at Earl E. Edmondson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl E. Edmondson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Earl E. Edmondson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl E. Edmondson Elementary?
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Earl E. Edmondson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl E. Edmondson Elementary ranks #1 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 Norwalk-La Mirada Unified?
Besides Earl E. Edmondson Elementary, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students), La Mirada High (1,726 students), and Los Alisos Middle (920 students). See the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified district page for the complete list.