- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hawthorne, CA
Eucalyptus
Federal NCES profile for Eucalyptus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061668002093
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eucalyptus earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3:1
- large classes for California
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eucalyptus has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eucalyptus ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA.
School address
District: Hawthorne · California
NCES ID 061668002093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Eucalyptus held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 061668002093 · Hawthorne, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 27.3:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Zela Davis (843 students)
Eucalyptus held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Eucalyptus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zela Davis
Zela Davis
843 students
- Ramona
Ramona
767 students
- Hawthorne Midd
Hawthorne Middle
761 students
- This school
Eucalyptus
709 students
- Prairie Vista
Prairie Vista Middle
674 students
- Bud Carson Mid
Bud Carson Middle
601 students
What this shows Eucalyptus reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eucalyptus compares
Eucalyptus 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$19,562
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 709 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
African American 11.3%
Asian 2.8%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Eucalyptus is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hawthorne reports $19,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eucalyptus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zela Davis | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramona | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bud Carson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eucalyptus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Hawthorne
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Zela Davis
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Ramona
Standard public school
767 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Juan De Anza Elementary
Standard public school
612 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Kornblum
Standard public school
566 students 27:1 students per teacher
Jefferson
Standard public school
549 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Juan Cabrillo Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 25.9:1 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 (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eucalyptus
How many students attend Eucalyptus?
Eucalyptus has 709 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hawthorne, CA. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eucalyptus?
The student-teacher ratio at Eucalyptus is 27.3:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eucalyptus?
61.1% of students at Eucalyptus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eucalyptus?
The largest demographic group at Eucalyptus is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eucalyptus?
Eucalyptus has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eucalyptus rank among elementary schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Eucalyptus ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawthorne?
Besides Eucalyptus, Hawthorne also operates Zela Davis (843 students), Ramona (767 students), and Hawthorne Middle (761 students). See the Hawthorne district page for the complete list.