- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Guinn (James M.) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Guinn (James M.) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060261000152
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guinn (James M.) Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #16 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Guinn (James M.) Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guinn (James M.) Elementary ranks #16 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Elementary · California
NCES ID 060261000152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Guinn (James M.) Elementary held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 060261000152 · Anaheim, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 22.2:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponderosa Elementary (785 students)
Guinn (James M.) Elementary held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Guinn (James M.) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponderosa Elem
Ponderosa Elementary
785 students
- Lincoln (Abrah
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
740 students
- Ross (Betsy) E
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
731 students
- Edison (Thomas
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
705 students
- Mann (Horace)
Mann (Horace) Elementary
705 students
- This school
Guinn (James M.) Elementary
600 students
What this shows Guinn (James M.) Elementary reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guinn (James M.) Elementary compares
Guinn (James M.) 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$21,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.2%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.3%
White 3.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Guinn (James M.) Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anaheim Elementary reports $21,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Guinn (James M.) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ross (Betsy) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison (Thomas) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mann (Horace) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guinn (James M.) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Anaheim
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crescent Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 31:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Peter Marshall
Standard public school
714 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22:1 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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Guinn (James M.) Elementary
How many students attend Guinn (James M.) Elementary?
Guinn (James M.) Elementary has 600 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guinn (James M.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Guinn (James M.) Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Guinn (James M.) Elementary?
63.5% of students at Guinn (James M.) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guinn (James M.) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Guinn (James M.) Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guinn (James M.) Elementary?
Guinn (James M.) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Guinn (James M.) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Guinn (James M.) Elementary ranks #16 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Anaheim Elementary?
Besides Guinn (James M.) Elementary, Anaheim Elementary also operates Ponderosa Elementary (785 students), Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary (740 students), and Ross (Betsy) Elementary (731 students). See the Anaheim Elementary district page for the complete list.