- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Juarez (Benito) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Juarez (Benito) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060261000155
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juarez (Benito) Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #26 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Juarez (Benito) Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juarez (Benito) Elementary ranks #26 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Elementary · California
NCES ID 060261000155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Juarez (Benito) Elementary held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 060261000155 · Anaheim, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 18.7:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponderosa Elementary (785 students)
Juarez (Benito) Elementary held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Juarez (Benito) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponderosa Elem
Ponderosa Elementary
785 students
- Lincoln (Abrah
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
740 students
- Ross (Betsy) E
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
731 students
- Edison (Thomas
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
705 students
- Mann (Horace)
Mann (Horace) Elementary
705 students
- This school
Juarez (Benito) Elementary
581 students
What this shows Juarez (Benito) Elementary reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Juarez (Benito) Elementary compares
Juarez (Benito) 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 | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$21,155
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 83.1%
Asian 6.5%
White 4.8%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Juarez (Benito) Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anaheim Elementary reports $21,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Juarez (Benito) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross (Betsy) Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison (Thomas) Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mann (Horace) Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Juarez (Benito) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Anaheim
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crescent Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 31:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Peter Marshall
Standard public school
714 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22:1 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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Juarez (Benito) Elementary
How many students attend Juarez (Benito) Elementary?
Juarez (Benito) Elementary has 581 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juarez (Benito) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Juarez (Benito) Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% 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 Juarez (Benito) Elementary?
44.5% of students at Juarez (Benito) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Juarez (Benito) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Juarez (Benito) Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juarez (Benito) Elementary?
Juarez (Benito) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Juarez (Benito) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Juarez (Benito) Elementary ranks #26 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Anaheim Elementary?
Besides Juarez (Benito) Elementary, Anaheim Elementary also operates Ponderosa Elementary (785 students), Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary (740 students), and Ross (Betsy) Elementary (731 students). See the Anaheim Elementary district page for the complete list.