Enrollment
469
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Portal Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Portal Elementary
El Portal Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in La Habra, California, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 469 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 1,339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #405.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (18%) (diversity index 51/100).
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lowell Joint spends $12,708 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among La Habra's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students): El Portal Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.4:1 vs 24.3:1).
Lowell Joint also operates Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate (687 students) and Jordan Elementary (516 students) alongside El Portal 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 Portal Elementary compares
El Portal 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,708
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowell Joint, which includes El Portal Elementary.
$12,708
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 55.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is El Portal Elementary a good school?
El Portal Elementary earns 34/100 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 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.
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