Enrollment
416
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Hansen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hansen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063603006166
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hansen Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools.
- #21 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hansen Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hansen Elementary ranks #21 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Savanna Elementary · California
NCES ID 063603006166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hansen Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hansen Elementary
Hansen Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 416 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,950 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #927.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1664 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Anaheim's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crescent Elementary (805 students): Hansen Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 31:1).
Savanna Elementary also operates Twila Reid Elementary (490 students) and Holder Elementary (445 students) alongside Hansen 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 Hansen Elementary compares
Hansen 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$16,046
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 66.3%
Asian 18.3%
White 5.8%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Hansen Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Savanna Elementary, which includes Hansen Elementary.
$16,046
Per student
-3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 51.3%
Federal 9.8%
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 Hansen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twila Reid Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holder Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cerritos Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hansen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hansen Elementary
How many students attend Hansen Elementary?
Hansen Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hansen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hansen Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Hansen Elementary?
72.5% of students at Hansen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hansen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hansen Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hansen Elementary?
Hansen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Hansen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Hansen Elementary ranks #21 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.
Is Hansen Elementary a good school?
Hansen Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. 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 Savanna Elementary?
Besides Hansen Elementary, Savanna Elementary also operates Twila Reid Elementary (490 students), Holder Elementary (445 students), and Cerritos Elementary (368 students). See the Savanna Elementary district page for the complete list.
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