Enrollment
543
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Temple City, CA
La Rosa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Rosa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063898006536
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Rosa Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Temple City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
La Rosa Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Rosa Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Temple City, CA.
School address
District: Temple City Unified · California
NCES ID 063898006536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Rosa Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Rosa Elementary
La Rosa Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Temple City, California, enrolling 543 students.
At 20.9:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 543 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 1,404 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #891.
Its student body is led by Asian (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 543 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Temple City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Longden Elementary (936 students): La Rosa Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.9:1 vs 26.7:1).
Temple City Unified also operates Temple City High (1,779 students) and Longden Elementary (936 students) alongside La Rosa 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 La Rosa Elementary compares
La Rosa 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,586
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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
Asian 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 6.8%
White 3.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, La Rosa Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Temple City Unified, which includes La Rosa Elementary.
$13,586
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 53.3%
Federal 11.1%
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 La Rosa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longden Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Avenue Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emperor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cloverly Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Rosa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,779
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Temple City
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~543 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about La Rosa Elementary
How many students attend La Rosa Elementary?
La Rosa Elementary has 543 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Temple City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Rosa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Rosa Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 La Rosa Elementary?
39.5% of students at La Rosa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Rosa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Rosa Elementary is Asian at 65.9% of enrollment, in Temple City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Rosa Elementary?
La Rosa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 La Rosa Elementary rank among elementary schools in Temple City?
By Resource Investment Index, La Rosa Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Temple City, 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 Temple City on the city page.
Is La Rosa Elementary a good school?
La Rosa Elementary earns 25/100 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 Temple City Unified?
Besides La Rosa Elementary, Temple City Unified also operates Temple City High (1,779 students), Longden Elementary (936 students), and Oak Avenue Intermediate (839 students). See the Temple City Unified district page for the complete list.
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