Enrollment
124
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Key compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Key
George Key is a small combined-grade school in Placentia, California, enrolling 124 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.3:1, George Key is leaner than roughly 94% of California schools and 47% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 124 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (30%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 155 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Placentia's public schools, it stands alongside Parkview (259 students): George Key is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 43.2:1).
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students) and El Dorado High (1,998 students) alongside George Key.
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 George Key compares
George Key on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,989
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, which includes George Key.
$13,989
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.7%
State 41.2%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~124 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is George Key a good school?
George Key earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 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.
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