- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buena Park, CA
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060636000559
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Buena Park · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Buena Park, CA.
School address
District: Buena Park Elementary · California
NCES ID 060636000559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 060636000559 · Buena Park, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 19.2:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles G. Emery Elementary (646 students)
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles G. Eme
Charles G. Emery Elementary
646 students
- Gordon H. Beat
Gordon H. Beatty Middle
641 students
- Buena Park Mid
Buena Park Middle
633 students
- James a. Whita
James a. Whitaker Elementary
559 students
- Carl E. Gilber
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
490 students
- This school
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
365 students
What this shows Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary compares
Mabel L. Pendleton 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$19,036
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.6%
White 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buena Park Elementary reports $19,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles G. Emery Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gordon H. Beatty Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buena Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a. Whitaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl E. Gilbert Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Buena Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charles G. Emery Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Buena Terra Elementary
Standard public school
627 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
James a. Whitaker Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
Standard public school
468 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
San Marino Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 22.1:1 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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
How many students attend Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary?
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buena Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary?
69.9% of students at Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Buena Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary?
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Buena Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Buena Park, 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 Buena Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Buena Park Elementary?
Besides Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary, Buena Park Elementary also operates Charles G. Emery Elementary (646 students), Gordon H. Beatty Middle (641 students), and Buena Park Middle (633 students). See the Buena Park Elementary district page for the complete list.