Enrollment
860
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chino, CA
Edwin Rhodes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edwin Rhodes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060846011309
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwin Rhodes Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Chino · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwin Rhodes Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwin Rhodes Elementary ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Chino, CA.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060846011309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edwin Rhodes Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edwin Rhodes Elementary
Edwin Rhodes Elementary is a large elementary school in Chino, California, enrolling 860 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 860 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,034 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #356.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and Asian (34%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Chino's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cal Aero Preserve Academy (982 students): Edwin Rhodes Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 14.4:1).
Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students) and Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students) alongside Edwin Rhodes 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 Edwin Rhodes Elementary compares
Edwin Rhodes 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 860 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
860
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$13,384
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
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: 0.5 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 46.4%
Asian 34.4%
White 7.4%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Edwin Rhodes Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chino Valley Unified, which includes Edwin Rhodes Elementary.
$13,384
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 53.7%
Federal 10.9%
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 Edwin Rhodes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruben S. Ayala High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don Antonio Lugo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Hills Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwin Rhodes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Chino
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cal Aero Preserve Academy
Standard public school
982 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Allegiance Steam Academy - Thrive
Standard public school
950 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental
Standard public school
643 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Howard Cattle Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 22:1 students per teacher
Dickson Elementary
Standard public school
566 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Walnut Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 25.4:1 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 (~860 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edwin Rhodes Elementary
How many students attend Edwin Rhodes Elementary?
Edwin Rhodes Elementary has 860 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chino, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwin Rhodes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwin Rhodes Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edwin Rhodes Elementary?
41.2% of students at Edwin Rhodes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwin Rhodes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edwin Rhodes Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Chino, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwin Rhodes Elementary?
Edwin Rhodes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edwin Rhodes Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chino?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwin Rhodes Elementary ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Chino, 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 Chino on the city page.
Is Edwin Rhodes Elementary a good school?
Edwin Rhodes Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Chino Valley Unified?
Besides Edwin Rhodes Elementary, Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students), Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students), and Chino High (2,077 students). See the Chino Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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