- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CA
John H. Nuffer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John H. Nuffer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062769004182
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John H. Nuffer Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 15
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John H. Nuffer Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Nuffer Elementary ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, CA.
School address
District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · California
NCES ID 062769004182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
John H. Nuffer Elementary grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 062769004182 · Norwalk, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 19.8:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk High (2,075 students)
John H. Nuffer Elementary grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John H. Nuffer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwalk High
Norwalk High
2,075 students
- La Mirada High
La Mirada High
1,726 students
- Los Alisos Mid
Los Alisos Middle
920 students
- John H. Glenn
John H. Glenn High
882 students
- Reginald M. Be 718
Reginald M. Benton Middle
718 students
- This school 316
John H. Nuffer Elementary
316 students
What this shows John H. Nuffer Elementary reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How John H. Nuffer Elementary compares
John H. Nuffer Elementary is a growing 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 | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$19,207
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.7%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.2%
White 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, John H. Nuffer Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified reports $19,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John H. Nuffer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mirada High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Alisos Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John H. Glenn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John H. Nuffer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwalk
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Dolland Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Julia B. Morrison Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Loretta Lampton Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Studebaker Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Anna M. Glazier Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 20.4:1 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about John H. Nuffer Elementary
How many students attend John H. Nuffer Elementary?
John H. Nuffer Elementary has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Nuffer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John H. Nuffer Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% 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 H. Nuffer Elementary?
74.8% of students at John H. Nuffer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John H. Nuffer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John H. Nuffer Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John H. Nuffer Elementary?
John H. Nuffer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John H. Nuffer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, John H. Nuffer Elementary ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified?
Besides John H. Nuffer Elementary, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students), La Mirada High (1,726 students), and Los Alisos Middle (920 students). See the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified district page for the complete list.