Enrollment
379
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Habra, CA
El Cerrito Elementary
Federal NCES profile for El Cerrito Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062019002411
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Cerrito Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in La Habra · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
El Cerrito Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Cerrito Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in La Habra, CA.
School address
District: La Habra City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062019002411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Cerrito Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Cerrito Elementary
El Cerrito Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in La Habra, California, enrolling 379 students.
At 21.1:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 379 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,505 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #973.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 948 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among La Habra's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students): El Cerrito Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 vs 24.3:1).
La Habra City Elementary also operates Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students) and Washington Middle (580 students) alongside El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito Elementary compares
El Cerrito 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$15,463
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 83.1%
White 8.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, El Cerrito Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Habra City Elementary, which includes El Cerrito Elementary.
$15,463
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 46.3%
Federal 15.9%
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 El Cerrito Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladera Palma Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Positas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imperial Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Cerrito Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in La Habra
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ladera Palma Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Las Positas Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
El Portal Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Olita Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 23.6:1 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 (~379 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about El Cerrito Elementary
How many students attend El Cerrito Elementary?
El Cerrito Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Habra, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Cerrito Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at El Cerrito Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 El Cerrito Elementary?
60.0% of students at El Cerrito Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Cerrito Elementary?
The largest demographic group at El Cerrito Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment, in La Habra, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Cerrito Elementary?
El Cerrito Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 El Cerrito Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Habra?
By Resource Investment Index, El Cerrito Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in La Habra, 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 Habra on the city page.
Is El Cerrito Elementary a good school?
El Cerrito Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 La Habra City Elementary?
Besides El Cerrito Elementary, La Habra City Elementary also operates Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students), Washington Middle (580 students), and Las Positas Elementary (565 students). See the La Habra City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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