- Enrollment
- 2,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arcadia, CA
Hugo Reid Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hugo Reid Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060297000232
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hugo Reid Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8:1
- large classes for California
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hugo Reid Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hugo Reid Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Arcadia, CA.
School address
District: Arcadia Unified · California
NCES ID 060297000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hugo Reid Elementary held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 060297000232 · Arcadia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 27.8:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia High (2,939 students)
Hugo Reid Elementary held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hugo Reid Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia High
Arcadia High
2,939 students
- Holly Avenue E 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
- This school 583
Hugo Reid Elementary
583 students
What this shows Hugo Reid Elementary reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hugo Reid Elementary compares
Hugo Reid 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 11.1%
White 6.5%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Hugo Reid 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 Hugo Reid Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Avenue Middle | Larger | 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Hugo Reid Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Arcadia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Holly Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hugo Reid Elementary
How many students attend Hugo Reid Elementary?
Hugo Reid Elementary has 583 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arcadia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugo Reid Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugo Reid Elementary is 27.8:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hugo Reid Elementary?
31.9% of students at Hugo Reid Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hugo Reid Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hugo Reid Elementary is Asian at 56.1% of enrollment, in Arcadia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hugo Reid Elementary?
Hugo Reid Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Hugo Reid Elementary rank among elementary schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Hugo Reid Elementary ranks #2 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 Hugo Reid Elementary, Arcadia Unified also operates Arcadia High (2,939 students), Holly Avenue Elementary (789 students), and First Avenue Middle (771 students). See the Arcadia Unified district page for the complete list.