- Enrollment
- 2,776
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tustin, CA
Helen Estock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Helen Estock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064015006637
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen Estock Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Tustin · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Helen Estock Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Estock Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Tustin, CA.
School address
District: Tustin Unified · California
NCES ID 064015006637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Helen Estock Elementary grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 064015006637 · Tustin, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 25.3:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students)
Helen Estock Elementary grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Helen Estock Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arnold O. Beck
Arnold O. Beckman High
2,776 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,126 students
- Tustin High
Tustin High
1,627 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills
1,373 students
- Sycamore Magne 1,085
Sycamore Magnet Academy
1,085 students
- This school 456
Helen Estock Elementary
456 students
What this shows Helen Estock Elementary reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helen Estock Elementary compares
Helen Estock Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$15,381
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.5%
Asian 8.1%
White 4.6%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Helen Estock Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Tustin Unified reports $15,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helen Estock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold O. Beckman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tustin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Magnet Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helen Estock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Tustin
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sycamore Magnet Academy
Standard public school
1,085 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Tustin Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 26:1 students per teacher
Robert Heideman Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
W. R. Nelson Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 28.4:1 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helen Estock Elementary
How many students attend Helen Estock Elementary?
Helen Estock Elementary has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tustin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Estock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Estock Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helen Estock Elementary?
79.7% of students at Helen Estock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helen Estock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Helen Estock Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment, in Tustin, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen Estock Elementary?
Helen Estock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Helen Estock Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tustin?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Estock Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Tustin, 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 Tustin on the city page.
What other schools are in Tustin Unified?
Besides Helen Estock Elementary, Tustin Unified also operates Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students), Foothill High (2,126 students), and Tustin High (1,627 students). See the Tustin Unified district page for the complete list.