- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alhambra, CA
Marguerita Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marguerita 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 060015310939
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marguerita Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Alhambra · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marguerita Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marguerita Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Alhambra, CA.
School address
District: Alhambra Unified · California
NCES ID 060015310939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Marguerita Elementary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 060015310939 · Alhambra, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 21.2:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mark Keppel High (2,201 students)
Marguerita Elementary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marguerita Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mark Keppel Hi
Mark Keppel High
2,201 students
- Alhambra High
Alhambra High
2,056 students
- San Gabriel Hi
San Gabriel High
1,761 students
- Martha Baldwin
Martha Baldwin Elementary
923 students
- Monterey Highl
Monterey Highlands Elementary
917 students
- This school 445
Marguerita Elementary
445 students
What this shows Marguerita Elementary reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marguerita Elementary compares
Marguerita 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$19,955
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
Asian 35.7%
Two or More 3.1%
White 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Marguerita Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alhambra Unified reports $19,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marguerita Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Keppel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Gabriel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martha Baldwin Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Highlands Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marguerita Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Alhambra
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Martha Baldwin Elementary
Standard public school
923 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
William Northrup Elementary
Standard public school
814 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 18:1 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marguerita Elementary
How many students attend Marguerita Elementary?
Marguerita Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alhambra, CA. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marguerita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marguerita Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Marguerita Elementary?
55.6% of students at Marguerita Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marguerita Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marguerita Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Alhambra, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marguerita Elementary?
Marguerita Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Marguerita Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alhambra?
By Resource Investment Index, Marguerita Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Alhambra, 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 Alhambra on the city page.
What other schools are in Alhambra Unified?
Besides Marguerita Elementary, Alhambra Unified also operates Mark Keppel High (2,201 students), Alhambra High (2,056 students), and San Gabriel High (1,761 students). See the Alhambra Unified district page for the complete list.