- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
George Washington Elementary held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 060985001069 · Norco, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
861 enr · 23.3:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students)
George Washington Elementary held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George Washington 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 861
George Washington Elementary
861 students
What this shows George Washington Elementary reports 861 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Elementary compares
George Washington Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Corona-Norco Unified reports $15,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~861 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 864 (2022-23) → 846 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.