- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Puente, CA
Edgewood Academy
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060411000372
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 19
- elementary schools in La Puente · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Academy ranks #4 of 19 elementary schools in La Puente, CA.
School address
District: Bassett Unified · California
NCES ID 060411000372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Edgewood Academy held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 060411000372 · La Puente, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 20.8:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Bassett Senior High (747 students)
Edgewood Academy held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bassett Senior
Bassett Senior High
747 students
- Don Julian Ele
Don Julian Elementary
544 students
- This school
Edgewood Academy
478 students
- Torch Middle
Torch Middle
345 students
- J. E. Van Wig
J. E. Van Wig Elementary
334 students
- Sunkist Elemen
Sunkist Elementary
304 students
What this shows Edgewood Academy reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Academy compares
Edgewood Academy 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$18,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.3%
Asian 10.3%
African American 1.3%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Edgewood Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bassett Unified reports $18,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgewood Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don Julian Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Torch Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. E. Van Wig Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunkist Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Don Julian Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Baldwin Academy
Standard public school
519 students 22.6:1 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
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Academy
How many students attend Edgewood Academy?
Edgewood Academy has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Puente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Academy is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Edgewood Academy?
74.8% of students at Edgewood Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Academy?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment, in La Puente, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Academy?
Edgewood Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Edgewood Academy rank among elementary schools in La Puente?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Academy ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Bassett Unified?
Besides Edgewood Academy, Bassett Unified also operates Bassett Senior High (747 students), Don Julian Elementary (544 students), and Torch Middle (345 students). See the Bassett Unified district page for the complete list.