- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buena Park, CA
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060807000776
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Buena Park · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Buena Park, CA.
School address
District: Centralia Elementary · California
NCES ID 060807000776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 060807000776 · Buena Park, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 21.3:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Buena Terra Elementary (627 students)
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buena Terra El
Buena Terra Elementary
627 students
- Los Coyotes El
Los Coyotes Elementary
568 students
- George B. Mill
George B. Miller Elementary
502 students
- Centralia Elem
Centralia Elementary
496 students
- This school
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
468 students
- San Marino Ele
San Marino Elementary
465 students
What this shows Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary compares
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$15,375
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
Asian 18.6%
White 16.7%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centralia Elementary reports $15,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Terra Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Coyotes Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George B. Miller Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centralia Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Marino Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Buena Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charles G. Emery Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Buena Terra Elementary
Standard public school
627 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
James a. Whitaker Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
San Marino Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Holder Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 19.3:1 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
How many students attend Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary?
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buena Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher 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 Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary?
44.3% of students at Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Buena Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary?
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary rank among elementary schools in Buena Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Buena Park, 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 Buena Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Centralia Elementary?
Besides Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary, Centralia Elementary also operates Buena Terra Elementary (627 students), Los Coyotes Elementary (568 students), and George B. Miller Elementary (502 students). See the Centralia Elementary district page for the complete list.