- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ontario, CA
Edison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062847004395
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #3 of 26
- elementary schools in Ontario · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary ranks #3 of 26 elementary schools in Ontario, CA.
School address
District: Ontario-Montclair · California
NCES ID 062847004395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Edison Elementary grew from 680 students in 2022-23 to 729 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 062847004395 · Ontario, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 26.3:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Language Academy (736 students)
Edison Elementary grew from 680 students in 2022-23 to 729 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Edison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Edison Elementary
736 students
- Central Langua
Central Language Academy
736 students
- Ray Wiltsey Mi
Ray Wiltsey Middle
727 students
- Oaks Middle
Oaks Middle
668 students
- Serrano Middle
Serrano Middle
657 students
- Richard Haynes
Richard Haynes Elementary
641 students
What this shows Edison Elementary reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Elementary compares
Edison Elementary is a growing 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,832
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
White 10.6%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Edison Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ontario-Montclair reports $21,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Language Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ray Wiltsey Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oaks Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Serrano Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard Haynes Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Ontario
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
844 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Ranch View Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Central Language Academy
Standard public school
736 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Richard Haynes Elementary
Standard public school
641 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Berlyn Elementary
Standard public school
639 students 22:1 students per teacher
Bon View Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 23.9:1 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 (~736 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Elementary
How many students attend Edison Elementary?
Edison Elementary has 736 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ontario, CA. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 729 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison Elementary?
53.7% of students at Edison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edison Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Ontario, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Elementary?
Edison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Edison Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ontario?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary ranks #3 of 26 elementary schools in Ontario, 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 Ontario on the city page.
What other schools are in Ontario-Montclair?
Besides Edison Elementary, Ontario-Montclair also operates Central Language Academy (736 students), Ray Wiltsey Middle (727 students), and Oaks Middle (668 students). See the Ontario-Montclair district page for the complete list.