- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Artesia, CA
Elliott (William F) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elliott (William F) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060162000011
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elliott (William F) Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Artesia · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.6:1
- large classes for California
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elliott (William F) Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elliott (William F) Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Artesia, CA.
School address
District: Abc Unified · California
NCES ID 060162000011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Elliott (William F) Elementary held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 060162000011 · Artesia, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 26.6:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Cerritos High (1,996 students)
Elliott (William F) Elementary held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elliott (William F) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cerritos High
Cerritos High
1,996 students
- Gahr (Richard)
Gahr (Richard) High
1,631 students
- Artesia High
Artesia High
1,384 students
- Whitney (Gretc
Whitney (Gretchen) High
1,024 students
- Leal (Frank C. 774
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
774 students
- This school 425
Elliott (William F) Elementary
425 students
What this shows Elliott (William F) Elementary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elliott (William F) Elementary compares
Elliott (William F) 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$17,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
White 8.2%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Elliott (William F) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abc Unified reports $17,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elliott (William F) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gahr (Richard) High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Artesia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitney (Gretchen) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elliott (William F) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Artesia
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elliott (William F) Elementary
How many students attend Elliott (William F) Elementary?
Elliott (William F) Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Artesia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elliott (William F) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elliott (William F) Elementary is 26.6:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elliott (William F) Elementary?
44.7% of students at Elliott (William F) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elliott (William F) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elliott (William F) Elementary is Asian at 41.4% of enrollment, in Artesia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elliott (William F) Elementary?
Elliott (William F) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Elliott (William F) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Artesia?
By Resource Investment Index, Elliott (William F) Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Artesia, 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 Artesia on the city page.
What other schools are in Abc Unified?
Besides Elliott (William F) Elementary, Abc Unified also operates Cerritos High (1,996 students), Gahr (Richard) High (1,631 students), and Artesia High (1,384 students). See the Abc Unified district page for the complete list.