- Enrollment
- 1,779
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
La Rosa Elementary held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 063898006536 · Temple City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 20.9:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Temple City High (1,779 students)
La Rosa Elementary held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Rosa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temple City Hi
Temple City High
1,779 students
- Longden Elemen
Longden Elementary
936 students
- Oak Avenue Int
Oak Avenue Intermediate
839 students
- Emperor Elemen 650
Emperor Elementary
650 students
- This school 543
La Rosa Elementary
543 students
- Cloverly Eleme 460
Cloverly Elementary
460 students
What this shows La Rosa Elementary reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Rosa Elementary compares
La Rosa 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,221
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 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.
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
District finance for Temple City Unified reports $16,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~543 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.