- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Mirada, CA
Gardenhill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gardenhill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062769004166
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardenhill Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in La Mirada · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardenhill Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardenhill Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in La Mirada, CA.
School address
District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · California
NCES ID 062769004166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Gardenhill Elementary held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 062769004166 · La Mirada, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 25.3:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk High (2,075 students)
Gardenhill Elementary held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gardenhill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwalk High
Norwalk High
2,075 students
- La Mirada High
La Mirada High
1,726 students
- Los Alisos Mid
Los Alisos Middle
920 students
- John H. Glenn
John H. Glenn High
882 students
- Reginald M. Be 718
Reginald M. Benton Middle
718 students
- This school 633
Gardenhill Elementary
633 students
What this shows Gardenhill Elementary reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardenhill Elementary compares
Gardenhill 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$19,207
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
Asian 11.4%
White 11.1%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Gardenhill Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified reports $19,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gardenhill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Mirada High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Los Alisos Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John H. Glenn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardenhill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in La Mirada
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Escalona Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Eastwood Elementary
Standard public school
351 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
La Pluma Elementary
Standard public school
284 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
John Foster Dulles Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Foster Road Elementary
Standard public school
246 students 22.4:1 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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gardenhill Elementary
How many students attend Gardenhill Elementary?
Gardenhill Elementary has 633 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Mirada, CA. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardenhill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardenhill Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gardenhill Elementary?
42.5% of students at Gardenhill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardenhill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gardenhill Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in La Mirada, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardenhill Elementary?
Gardenhill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Gardenhill Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Mirada?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardenhill Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in La Mirada, 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 Mirada on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified?
Besides Gardenhill Elementary, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students), La Mirada High (1,726 students), and Los Alisos Middle (920 students). See the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified district page for the complete list.