Enrollment
539
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corona, CA
John Adams Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Adams Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060985001045
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Adams Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #20 of 24
- elementary schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John Adams Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams Elementary ranks #20 of 24 elementary schools in Corona, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985001045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Adams Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Adams Elementary
John Adams Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Corona, California, enrolling 539 students.
At 20.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 539 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,286.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 539 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Corona's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cesar Chavez Academy (1,024 students): John Adams Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 26.9:1).
Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students) and Santiago High (3,577 students) alongside John Adams Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Adams Elementary compares
John Adams Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$13,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
White 11.1%
Asian 5.2%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, John Adams Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corona-Norco Unified, which includes John Adams Elementary.
$13,711
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 61.1%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John Adams Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Adams Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,577
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Corona
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Standard public school
1,024 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Dr. Bernice Jameson Todd Elementary
Standard public school
1,018 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Elementary
Standard public school
970 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Home Gardens Academy
Standard public school
961 students 24:1 students per teacher
Garretson Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Temescal Valley Elementary
Standard public school
832 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John Adams Elementary
How many students attend John Adams Elementary?
John Adams Elementary has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corona, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Adams Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Adams Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher 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 John Adams Elementary?
71.7% of students at John Adams Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Adams Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Adams Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Corona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Adams Elementary?
John Adams Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Adams Elementary rank among elementary schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams Elementary ranks #20 of 24 elementary schools in Corona, 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 Corona on the city page.
Is John Adams Elementary a good school?
John Adams Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides John Adams Elementary, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Santiago High (3,577 students), and Centennial High (2,712 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.
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