- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chino, CA
Howard Cattle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Howard Cattle 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 060846009349
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Cattle Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Chino · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard Cattle Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Cattle Elementary ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Chino, CA.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060846009349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Howard Cattle Elementary held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 060846009349 · Chino, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 22:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Chino Hills High (2,748 students)
Howard Cattle Elementary held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Howard Cattle Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chino Hills Hi
Chino Hills High
2,748 students
- Ruben S. Ayala
Ruben S. Ayala High
2,541 students
- Chino High
Chino High
2,077 students
- Don Antonio Lu
Don Antonio Lugo High
1,256 students
- Canyon Hills J 1,070
Canyon Hills Junior High
1,070 students
- This school 594
Howard Cattle Elementary
594 students
What this shows Howard Cattle Elementary reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard Cattle Elementary compares
Howard Cattle 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$14,518
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
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 67.2%
White 11.6%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Howard Cattle Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chino Valley Unified reports $14,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard Cattle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruben S. Ayala High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don Antonio Lugo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Hills Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard Cattle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Chino
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cal Aero Preserve Academy
Standard public school
982 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Allegiance Steam Academy - Thrive
Standard public school
950 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin Rhodes Elementary
Standard public school
860 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental
Standard public school
643 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Dickson Elementary
Standard public school
566 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Walnut Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 25.4:1 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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard Cattle Elementary
How many students attend Howard Cattle Elementary?
Howard Cattle Elementary has 594 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Cattle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Cattle Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard Cattle Elementary?
49.5% of students at Howard Cattle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Cattle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Howard Cattle Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.2% of enrollment, in Chino, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Cattle Elementary?
Howard Cattle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Howard Cattle Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chino?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Cattle Elementary ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Chino, 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 Chino on the city page.
What other schools are in Chino Valley Unified?
Besides Howard Cattle Elementary, Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students), Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students), and Chino High (2,077 students). See the Chino Valley Unified district page for the complete list.