Enrollment
565
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Habra, CA
Las Positas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Las Positas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062019002415
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Positas Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in La Habra · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Positas Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Positas Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in La Habra, CA.
School address
District: La Habra City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062019002415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Las Positas Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Las Positas Elementary
Las Positas Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in La Habra, California, enrolling 565 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 565 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,016 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,772, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among La Habra's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students): Las Positas Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.5:1 vs 24.3:1).
La Habra City Elementary also operates Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students) and Washington Middle (580 students) alongside Las Positas 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 Las Positas Elementary compares
Las Positas 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$15,463
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%
White 9.9%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Las Positas Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Habra City Elementary, which includes Las Positas Elementary.
$15,463
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 46.3%
Federal 15.9%
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 Las Positas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladera Palma Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Imperial Middle | Similar size | Similar 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 Las Positas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Ladera Palma Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 24.3:1 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
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 (~565 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Las Positas Elementary
How many students attend Las Positas Elementary?
Las Positas Elementary has 565 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Habra, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Positas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Positas Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Las Positas Elementary?
64.5% of students at Las Positas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Positas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Las Positas Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment, in La Habra, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Positas Elementary?
Las Positas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Las Positas Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Habra?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Positas Elementary ranks #10 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.
Is Las Positas Elementary a good school?
Las Positas Elementary earns 12/100 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 La Habra City Elementary?
Besides Las Positas Elementary, La Habra City Elementary also operates Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students), Washington Middle (580 students), and Imperial Middle (495 students). See the La Habra City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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