Enrollment
640
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corona, CA
Foothill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Foothill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060985009354
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothill Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #13 of 24
- elementary schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothill Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Elementary ranks #13 of 24 elementary schools in Corona, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985009354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Foothill Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Foothill Elementary
Foothill Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Corona, California, enrolling 640 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 640 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,378 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #804.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (27%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 640 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Corona's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cesar Chavez Academy (1,024 students): Foothill Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.6:1 vs 26.9:1).
Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students) and Santiago High (3,577 students) alongside Foothill 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 Foothill Elementary compares
Foothill 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$13,711
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 52.0%
White 26.6%
Asian 11.6%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Foothill Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corona-Norco Unified, which includes Foothill Elementary.
$13,711
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 61.1%
Federal 12.2%
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 Foothill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,577
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Corona
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Standard public school
1,024 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Dr. Bernice Jameson Todd Elementary
Standard public school
1,018 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Elementary
Standard public school
970 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Home Gardens Academy
Standard public school
961 students 24:1 students per teacher
Garretson Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Temescal Valley Elementary
Standard public school
832 students 24.5:1 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 (~640 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Foothill Elementary
How many students attend Foothill Elementary?
Foothill Elementary has 640 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corona, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothill Elementary?
44.0% of students at Foothill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Foothill Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Corona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothill Elementary?
Foothill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Foothill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Elementary ranks #13 of 24 elementary schools in Corona, 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 Corona on the city page.
Is Foothill Elementary a good school?
Foothill Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. 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 Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides Foothill Elementary, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Santiago High (3,577 students), and Centennial High (2,712 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.
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