Enrollment
633
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gardenhill Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gardenhill Elementary
Gardenhill Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in La Mirada, California, enrolling 633 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 633 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #212.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among La Mirada's elementary schools, it stands alongside Escalona Elementary (424 students): Gardenhill Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 22.3:1).
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students) and La Mirada High (1,726 students) alongside Gardenhill 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 Gardenhill Elementary compares
Gardenhill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified, which includes Gardenhill Elementary.
$17,508
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 65.5%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~633 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gardenhill Elementary a good school?
Gardenhill Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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