- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Verne, CA
J. Marion Roynon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. Marion Roynon 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 060561000510
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Marion Roynon Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in La Verne · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
J. Marion Roynon Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. Marion Roynon Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in La Verne, CA.
School address
District: Bonita Unified · California
NCES ID 060561000510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
J. Marion Roynon Elementary held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 060561000510 · La Verne, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 24.8:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonita High (1,911 students)
J. Marion Roynon Elementary held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
J. Marion Roynon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonita High
Bonita High
1,911 students
- Ramona Middle
Ramona Middle
1,371 students
- San Dimas High
San Dimas High
1,235 students
- Lone Hill Midd
Lone Hill Middle
870 students
- This school
J. Marion Roynon Elementary
842 students
- Arma J. Shull 633
Arma J. Shull Elementary
633 students
What this shows J. Marion Roynon Elementary reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. Marion Roynon Elementary compares
J. Marion Roynon 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$14,509
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 702 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.5%
White 16.3%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, J. Marion Roynon Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bonita Unified reports $14,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. Marion Roynon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramona Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Dimas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arma J. Shull Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. Marion Roynon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in La Verne
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~842 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. Marion Roynon Elementary
How many students attend J. Marion Roynon Elementary?
J. Marion Roynon Elementary has 842 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Verne, CA. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Marion Roynon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Marion Roynon Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. Marion Roynon Elementary?
41.0% of students at J. Marion Roynon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Marion Roynon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J. Marion Roynon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment, in La Verne, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Marion Roynon Elementary?
J. Marion Roynon 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 J. Marion Roynon Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Verne?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Marion Roynon Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in La Verne, 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 Verne on the city page.
What other schools are in Bonita Unified?
Besides J. Marion Roynon Elementary, Bonita Unified also operates Bonita High (1,911 students), Ramona Middle (1,371 students), and San Dimas High (1,235 students). See the Bonita Unified district page for the complete list.