- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corona, CA
Garretson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Garretson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060985001053
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garretson Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 24
- elementary schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Garretson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garretson Elementary ranks #9 of 24 elementary schools in Corona, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985001053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-130 students YoY
Garretson Elementary shrank from 1,056 students in 2022-23 to 926 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-130 students YoY 060985001053 · Corona, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 20.5:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students)
Garretson Elementary shrank from 1,056 students in 2022-23 to 926 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Garretson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
4,353 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
3,577 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
2,712 students
- Corona High
Corona High
2,307 students
- Norco High
Norco High
2,032 students
- This school 859
Garretson Elementary
859 students
What this shows Garretson Elementary reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garretson Elementary compares
Garretson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$15,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 859 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.8%
White 11.9%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Garretson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corona-Norco Unified reports $15,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garretson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garretson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Temescal Valley Elementary
Standard public school
832 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Standard public school
822 students 26.5:1 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 (~859 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garretson Elementary
How many students attend Garretson Elementary?
Garretson Elementary has 859 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,056 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), down 130.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garretson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garretson Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garretson Elementary?
60.6% of students at Garretson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garretson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Garretson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment, in Corona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garretson Elementary?
Garretson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Garretson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Garretson Elementary ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides Garretson 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.