- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Habra, CA
Macy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Macy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062301003509
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macy Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in La Habra · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Macy Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macy Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in La Habra, CA.
School address
District: Lowell Joint · California
NCES ID 062301003509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Macy Elementary held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 062301003509 · La Habra, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 21.7:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate (687 students)
Macy Elementary held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Macy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho-Starbuc
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
687 students
- Jordan Element
Jordan Elementary
516 students
- Meadow Green E
Meadow Green Elementary
470 students
- El Portal Elem
El Portal Elementary
469 students
- Olita Elementa
Olita Elementary
425 students
- This school
Macy Elementary
413 students
What this shows Macy Elementary reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macy Elementary compares
Macy 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$14,481
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.0%
White 24.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 4.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Macy Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lowell Joint reports $14,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Green Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Portal Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olita Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
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
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macy Elementary
How many students attend Macy Elementary?
Macy Elementary has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Habra, CA. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Macy Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macy Elementary?
32.5% of students at Macy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Macy Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment, in La Habra, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macy Elementary?
Macy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Macy Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Habra?
By Resource Investment Index, Macy Elementary ranks #9 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 Lowell Joint?
Besides Macy Elementary, Lowell Joint also operates Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate (687 students), Jordan Elementary (516 students), and Meadow Green Elementary (470 students). See the Lowell Joint district page for the complete list.