- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
John Adams Elementary shrank from 605 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 060985001045 · Corona, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 20.7:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students)
John Adams Elementary shrank from 605 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Adams Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
4,353 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
3,577 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
2,712 students
- Corona High
Corona High
2,307 students
- Norco High
Norco High
2,032 students
- This school 539
John Adams Elementary
539 students
What this shows John Adams Elementary reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Adams Elementary compares
John Adams Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,219
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 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.
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
District finance for Corona-Norco Unified reports $15,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~539 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), down 68.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.