- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Mirada, CA
La Pluma Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Pluma 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 062769004173
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Pluma Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in La Mirada · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
La Pluma Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Pluma Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in La Mirada, CA.
School address
District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · California
NCES ID 062769004173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
La Pluma Elementary shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 062769004173 · La Mirada, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 21.8:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk High (2,075 students)
La Pluma Elementary shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Pluma 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 284
La Pluma Elementary
284 students
What this shows La Pluma Elementary reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Pluma Elementary compares
La Pluma 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.0%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.7%
White 14.4%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, La Pluma Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 La Pluma Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mirada High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Alisos Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H. Glenn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Pluma 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 La Mirada
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gardenhill Elementary
Standard public school
633 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Escalona Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Eastwood Elementary
Standard public school
351 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
John Foster Dulles Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Foster Road Elementary
Standard public school
246 students 22.4:1 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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Pluma Elementary
How many students attend La Pluma Elementary?
La Pluma Elementary has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Mirada, CA. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Pluma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Pluma Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Pluma Elementary?
42.1% of students at La Pluma Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Pluma Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Pluma Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment, in La Mirada, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Pluma Elementary?
La Pluma Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 La Pluma Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Mirada?
By Resource Investment Index, La Pluma Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in La Mirada, 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 Mirada on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified?
Besides La Pluma 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.