- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Puente, CA
J. E. Van Wig Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. E. Van Wig Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060411000378
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. E. Van Wig Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 19
- elementary schools in La Puente · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
J. E. Van Wig Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. E. Van Wig Elementary ranks #3 of 19 elementary schools in La Puente, CA.
School address
District: Bassett Unified · California
NCES ID 060411000378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
J. E. Van Wig Elementary held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 060411000378 · La Puente, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 23.9:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bassett Senior High (747 students)
J. E. Van Wig Elementary held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
J. E. Van Wig Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bassett Senior
Bassett Senior High
747 students
- Don Julian Ele
Don Julian Elementary
544 students
- Edgewood Acade
Edgewood Academy
478 students
- Torch Middle
Torch Middle
345 students
- This school
J. E. Van Wig Elementary
334 students
- Sunkist Elemen
Sunkist Elementary
304 students
What this shows J. E. Van Wig Elementary reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. E. Van Wig Elementary compares
J. E. Van Wig 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$18,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.4%
Asian 7.5%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, J. E. Van Wig Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bassett Unified reports $18,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. E. Van Wig Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Julian Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Torch Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunkist Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. E. Van Wig Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in La Puente
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairgrove Academy
Standard public school
749 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Don Julian Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Baldwin Academy
Standard public school
519 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Academy
Standard public school
478 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Rorimer Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Hurley Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 19.4:1 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. E. Van Wig Elementary
How many students attend J. E. Van Wig Elementary?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Puente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. E. Van Wig Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. E. Van Wig Elementary is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. E. Van Wig Elementary?
86.1% of students at J. E. Van Wig Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. E. Van Wig Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J. E. Van Wig Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment, in La Puente, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. E. Van Wig Elementary?
J. E. Van Wig Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 J. E. Van Wig Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Puente?
By Resource Investment Index, J. E. Van Wig Elementary ranks #3 of 19 elementary schools in La Puente, 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 La Puente on the city page.
What other schools are in Bassett Unified?
Besides J. E. Van Wig Elementary, Bassett Unified also operates Bassett Senior High (747 students), Don Julian Elementary (544 students), and Edgewood Academy (478 students). See the Bassett Unified district page for the complete list.