- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Dimas, CA
Gladstone Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gladstone 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 060561000508
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladstone Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in San Dimas · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladstone Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladstone Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in San Dimas, CA.
School address
District: Bonita Unified · California
NCES ID 060561000508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Gladstone Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 060561000508 · San Dimas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 23.5:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonita High (1,911 students)
Gladstone Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gladstone Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonita High
Bonita High
1,911 students
- Ramona Middle
Ramona Middle
1,371 students
- San Dimas High
San Dimas High
1,235 students
- Lone Hill Midd
Lone Hill Middle
870 students
- J. Marion Royn
J. Marion Roynon Elementary
842 students
- This school 518
Gladstone Elementary
518 students
What this shows Gladstone Elementary reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladstone Elementary compares
Gladstone 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$14,509
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
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
White 17.8%
Asian 15.3%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Gladstone Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bonita Unified reports $14,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gladstone Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramona Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Dimas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Hill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. Marion Roynon Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladstone Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in San Dimas
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gladstone Elementary
How many students attend Gladstone Elementary?
Gladstone Elementary has 518 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Dimas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladstone Elementary?
28.0% of students at Gladstone Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladstone Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gladstone Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in San Dimas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladstone Elementary?
Gladstone 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 Gladstone Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Dimas?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladstone Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in San Dimas, 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 San Dimas on the city page.
What other schools are in Bonita Unified?
Besides Gladstone Elementary, Bonita Unified also operates Bonita High (1,911 students), Ramona Middle (1,371 students), and San Dimas High (1,235 students). See the Bonita Unified district page for the complete list.