- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Habra, CA
El Portal Elementary
Federal NCES profile for El Portal Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062301005900
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Portal Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in La Habra · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
El Portal Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Portal Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in La Habra, CA.
School address
District: Lowell Joint · California
NCES ID 062301005900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
El Portal Elementary held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 062301005900 · La Habra, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 23.4:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate (687 students)
El Portal Elementary held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Portal Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho-Starbuc
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
687 students
- Jordan Element
Jordan Elementary
516 students
- Meadow Green E
Meadow Green Elementary
470 students
- This school
El Portal Elementary
469 students
- Olita Elementa
Olita Elementary
425 students
- Macy Elementar
Macy Elementary
413 students
What this shows El Portal Elementary reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Portal Elementary compares
El Portal Elementary 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$14,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
White 17.9%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, El Portal Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lowell Joint reports $14,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Portal Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Green Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olita Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Portal Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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
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
Macy Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 21.7:1 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Portal Elementary
How many students attend El Portal Elementary?
El Portal Elementary has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Habra, CA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Portal Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at El Portal Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Portal Elementary?
42.2% of students at El Portal Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Portal Elementary?
The largest demographic group at El Portal Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in La Habra, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Portal Elementary?
El Portal Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 El Portal Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Habra?
By Resource Investment Index, El Portal Elementary ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Lowell Joint?
Besides El Portal Elementary, Lowell Joint also operates Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate (687 students), Jordan Elementary (516 students), and Meadow Green Elementary (470 students). See the Lowell Joint district page for the complete list.