- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oroville, CA
Honcut
Federal NCES profile for Honcut, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062954004557
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Honcut earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #6 of 15
- elementary schools in Oroville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for California
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Honcut has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Honcut ranks #6 of 15 elementary schools in Oroville, CA.
School address
District: Palermo Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062954004557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Honcut grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 062954004557 · Oroville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 14:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen M. Wilcox Elementary (592 students)
Honcut grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Honcut in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helen M. Wilco
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary
592 students
- Palermo
Palermo
458 students
- Golden Hills E
Golden Hills Elementary
274 students
- This school 14
Honcut
14 students
- Palermo Union 5
Palermo Union Community Day (K-8)
5 students
What this shows Honcut reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Honcut compares
Honcut 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 35% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.1%
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
$18,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
White 21.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Honcut is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Palermo Union Elementary reports $18,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Honcut Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M. Wilcox Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palermo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Hills Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palermo Union Community Day (K-8) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Honcut's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Oroville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary
Standard public school
592 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Stream Charter
Standard public school
515 students 30.3:1 students per teacher
Ophir Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Stanford Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Sierra Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Plumas Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 24.8:1 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 (~14 students)
Frequently asked questions about Honcut
How many students attend Honcut?
Honcut has 14 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oroville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honcut?
The student-teacher ratio at Honcut is 14:1, which is 35% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% lower 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 Honcut?
88.2% of students at Honcut are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Honcut?
The largest demographic group at Honcut is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Oroville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Honcut?
Honcut has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Honcut rank among elementary schools in Oroville?
By Resource Investment Index, Honcut ranks #6 of 15 elementary schools in Oroville, 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 Oroville on the city page.
What other schools are in Palermo Union Elementary?
Besides Honcut, Palermo Union Elementary also operates Helen M. Wilcox Elementary (592 students), Palermo (458 students), and Golden Hills Elementary (274 students). See the Palermo Union Elementary district page for the complete list.