- Enrollment
- 2,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arcadia, CA
Holly Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Holly Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060297000231
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Avenue Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.2:1
- large classes for California
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly Avenue Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Avenue Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Arcadia, CA.
School address
District: Arcadia Unified · California
NCES ID 060297000231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Holly Avenue Elementary grew from 736 students in 2022-23 to 781 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 060297000231 · Arcadia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 28.2:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia High (2,939 students)
Holly Avenue Elementary grew from 736 students in 2022-23 to 781 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Holly Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia High
Arcadia High
2,939 students
- This school 789
Holly Avenue Elementary
789 students
- First Avenue M 771
First Avenue Middle
771 students
- Richard Henry 710
Richard Henry Dana Middle
710 students
- Camino Grove E 695
Camino Grove Elementary
695 students
- Baldwin Stocke 664
Baldwin Stocker Elementary
664 students
What this shows Holly Avenue Elementary reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Avenue Elementary compares
Holly Avenue 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 | 28.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,616
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 789 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 5.4%
White 5.2%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Holly Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Arcadia Unified reports $16,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holly Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First Avenue Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard Henry Dana Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camino Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Stocker Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Arcadia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Camino Grove Elementary
Standard public school
695 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Baldwin Stocker Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Highland Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
655 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Rio Hondo Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Hugo Reid Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Longley Way Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 28.5:1 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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Holly Avenue Elementary?
Holly Avenue Elementary has 789 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arcadia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Avenue Elementary is 28.2:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holly Avenue Elementary?
36.4% of students at Holly Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Holly Avenue Elementary is Asian at 66.8% of enrollment, in Arcadia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Avenue Elementary?
Holly Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Holly Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Avenue Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Arcadia, 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 Arcadia on the city page.
What other schools are in Arcadia Unified?
Besides Holly Avenue Elementary, Arcadia Unified also operates Arcadia High (2,939 students), First Avenue Middle (771 students), and Richard Henry Dana Middle (710 students). See the Arcadia Unified district page for the complete list.