- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Placentia, CA
George Key
Federal NCES profile for George Key, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063066004760
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Key earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools.
- #2 of 17
- public schools in Placentia · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for California
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George Key has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Key ranks #2 of 17 public schools in Placentia, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066004760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
George Key held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 063066004760 · Placentia, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 11.3:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,411 students)
George Key held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George Key in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,411 students
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
1,998 students
- Yorba Linda Hi
Yorba Linda High
1,631 students
- Esperanza High
Esperanza High
1,393 students
- Travis Ranch
Travis Ranch
1,197 students
- This school 124
George Key
124 students
What this shows George Key reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Key compares
George Key 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.1%
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
$15,609
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
Counselors0.8 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 49.2%
White 29.8%
Asian 13.7%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, George Key is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified reports $15,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Key Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Key's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Placentia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Key
How many students attend George Key?
George Key has 124 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Placentia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Key?
The student-teacher ratio at George Key is 11.3:1, which is 47% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% lower 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 George Key?
24.8% of students at George Key are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Key?
The largest demographic group at George Key is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Placentia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Key?
George Key has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 George Key rank among public schools in Placentia?
By Resource Investment Index, George Key ranks #2 of 17 public schools in Placentia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Placentia on the city page.
What other schools are in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides George Key, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.