- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Habra, CA
Ladera Palma Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ladera Palma Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062019002413
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ladera Palma Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in La Habra · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ladera Palma Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ladera Palma Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in La Habra, CA.
School address
District: La Habra City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062019002413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Ladera Palma Elementary grew from 572 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 062019002413 · La Habra, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 24.3:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle (580 students)
Ladera Palma Elementary grew from 572 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ladera Palma Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ladera Palma Elementary
583 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle
580 students
- Las Positas El
Las Positas Elementary
565 students
- Imperial Middl
Imperial Middle
495 students
- Sierra Vista E
Sierra Vista Elementary
467 students
- Walnut Element
Walnut Elementary
446 students
What this shows Ladera Palma Elementary reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ladera Palma Elementary compares
Ladera Palma 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$18,883
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.2%
White 5.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Ladera Palma Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Habra City Elementary reports $18,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ladera Palma Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Positas Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Imperial Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ladera Palma Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in La Habra
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Las Positas Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
El Portal Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Olita Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Macy Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 21.7:1 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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ladera Palma Elementary
How many students attend Ladera Palma Elementary?
Ladera Palma Elementary has 583 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Habra, CA. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladera Palma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladera Palma Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ladera Palma Elementary?
54.0% of students at Ladera Palma Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladera Palma Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ladera Palma Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment, in La Habra, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladera Palma Elementary?
Ladera Palma Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Ladera Palma Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Habra?
By Resource Investment Index, Ladera Palma Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in La Habra, 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 Habra on the city page.
What other schools are in La Habra City Elementary?
Besides Ladera Palma Elementary, La Habra City Elementary also operates Washington Middle (580 students), Las Positas Elementary (565 students), and Imperial Middle (495 students). See the La Habra City Elementary district page for the complete list.