- Enrollment
- 2,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Ana, CA
Martin R. Heninger Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Martin R. Heninger Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063531000758
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin R. Heninger Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 51
- elementary schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin R. Heninger Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin R. Heninger Elementary ranks #5 of 51 elementary schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
District: Santa Ana Unified · California
NCES ID 063531000758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Martin R. Heninger Elementary shrank from 900 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 063531000758 · Santa Ana, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
783 enr · 20.1:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Ana High (2,505 students)
Martin R. Heninger Elementary shrank from 900 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Martin R. Heninger Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Ana High
Santa Ana High
2,505 students
- Segerstrom Hig
Segerstrom High
2,376 students
- Valley High
Valley High
1,908 students
- Hector G. Godi
Hector G. Godinez
1,687 students
- Century High
Century High
1,519 students
- This school 783
Martin R. Heninger Elementary
783 students
What this shows Martin R. Heninger Elementary reports 783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin R. Heninger Elementary compares
Martin R. Heninger Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$22,289
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
White 0.4%
African American 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, Martin R. Heninger Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Ana Unified reports $22,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin R. Heninger Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Segerstrom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hector G. Godinez | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin R. Heninger Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Ana
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mcfadden Institute of Technology
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El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy
Standard public school
980 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Santiago Elementary
Standard public school
906 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Romero-Cruz Academy
Standard public school
827 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Greenville Fundamental Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Standard public school
811 students 19.8:1 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 (~783 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin R. Heninger Elementary
How many students attend Martin R. Heninger Elementary?
Martin R. Heninger Elementary has 783 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Ana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 900 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin R. Heninger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin R. Heninger Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Martin R. Heninger Elementary?
73.8% of students at Martin R. Heninger Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin R. Heninger Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Martin R. Heninger Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin R. Heninger Elementary?
Martin R. Heninger Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Martin R. Heninger Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin R. Heninger Elementary ranks #5 of 51 elementary schools in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Ana Unified?
Besides Martin R. Heninger Elementary, Santa Ana Unified also operates Santa Ana High (2,505 students), Segerstrom High (2,376 students), and Valley High (1,908 students). See the Santa Ana Unified district page for the complete list.