Enrollment
861
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norco, CA
George Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060985001069
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Norco · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Norco, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985001069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Elementary
George Washington Elementary is a higher-need, large elementary school in Norco, California, enrolling 861 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 861 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #563.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 861 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Norco's elementary schools, it stands alongside Norco Elementary (609 students): George Washington Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.3:1 vs 23.4:1).
Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students) and Santiago High (3,577 students) alongside George Washington 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 George Washington Elementary compares
George Washington 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
861
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$13,711
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 861 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 77.1%
White 11.5%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, George Washington Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corona-Norco Unified, which includes George Washington Elementary.
$13,711
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 61.1%
Federal 12.2%
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 Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 Norco
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Norco Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 25.2:1 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 (~861 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elementary
How many students attend George Washington Elementary?
George Washington Elementary has 861 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norco, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Elementary?
52.5% of students at George Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Norco, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elementary?
George Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Washington Elementary rank among elementary schools in Norco?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Norco, 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 Norco on the city page.
Is George Washington Elementary a good school?
George Washington Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides George Washington 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.
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