Enrollment
478
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewood Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewood Academy
Edgewood Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in La Puente, California, enrolling 478 students.
At 20.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 478 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 2,152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #576.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% 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): Edgewood Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 25.8:1).
Bassett Unified also operates Bassett Senior High (747 students) and Don Julian Elementary (544 students) alongside Edgewood Academy.
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 Edgewood Academy compares
Edgewood Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bassett Unified, which includes Edgewood Academy.
$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 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
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~478 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Edgewood Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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