Enrollment
289
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baldwin Park, CA
Margaret Heath Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Margaret Heath Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060369000334
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret Heath Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Baldwin Park · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Margaret Heath Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Heath Elementary ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Baldwin Park, CA.
School address
District: Baldwin Park Unified · California
NCES ID 060369000334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Margaret Heath Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Margaret Heath Elementary
Margaret Heath Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Baldwin Park, California, enrolling 289 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 82.7% of students qualify for free meals, 49% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 289 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,029 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #433.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Baldwin Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ernest R. Geddes Elementary (662 students): Margaret Heath Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.2:1 vs 34.8:1).
Baldwin Park Unified also operates Sierra Vista High (1,650 students) and Baldwin Park High (1,260 students) alongside Margaret Heath 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 Margaret Heath Elementary compares
Margaret Heath 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$18,777
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin Park Unified, which includes Margaret Heath Elementary.
$18,777
Per student
+14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 64.6%
Federal 14.8%
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 Margaret Heath Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest R. Geddes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vineland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaret Heath Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 34.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Baldwin Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 34.8:1 students per teacher
Vineland Elementary
Standard public school
604 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Bp Stem Academy
Standard public school
565 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
Tracy Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Kenmore Elementary
Standard public school
437 students 23:1 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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Margaret Heath Elementary
How many students attend Margaret Heath Elementary?
Margaret Heath Elementary has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baldwin Park, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Heath Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Heath Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Margaret Heath Elementary?
82.7% of students at Margaret Heath Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret Heath Elementary?
Margaret Heath Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Margaret Heath Elementary rank among elementary schools in Baldwin Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Heath Elementary ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Baldwin 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 Baldwin Park on the city page.
Is Margaret Heath Elementary a good school?
Margaret Heath Elementary earns 31/100 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 Baldwin Park Unified?
Besides Margaret Heath Elementary, Baldwin Park Unified also operates Sierra Vista High (1,650 students), Baldwin Park High (1,260 students), and Sierra Vista Middle (709 students). See the Baldwin Park Unified district page for the complete list.
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