Enrollment
577
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Mattie Lou Maxwell
Federal NCES profile for Mattie Lou Maxwell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062343003561
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mattie Lou Maxwell earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #14 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mattie Lou Maxwell has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mattie Lou Maxwell ranks #14 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Magnolia Elementary · California
NCES ID 062343003561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mattie Lou Maxwell compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mattie Lou Maxwell
Mattie Lou Maxwell is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 577 students.
At 21.4:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 577 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,046 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #506.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Anaheim's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crescent Elementary (805 students): Mattie Lou Maxwell is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 31:1).
Magnolia Elementary also operates Dr. Peter Marshall (714 students) and Dr. Jonas E. Salk (627 students) alongside Mattie Lou Maxwell.
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 Mattie Lou Maxwell compares
Mattie Lou Maxwell on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$16,544
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
Asian 11.8%
White 7.8%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Mattie Lou Maxwell is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnolia Elementary, which includes Mattie Lou Maxwell.
$16,544
Per student
+0%
vs California
Avg $16,509
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 60.5%
Federal 15.1%
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 Mattie Lou Maxwell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Peter Marshall | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Jonas E. Salk | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walt Disney | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mattie Lou Maxwell's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Anaheim
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crescent Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 31:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Peter Marshall
Standard public school
714 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22:1 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 (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mattie Lou Maxwell
How many students attend Mattie Lou Maxwell?
Mattie Lou Maxwell has 577 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattie Lou Maxwell?
The student-teacher ratio at Mattie Lou Maxwell is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell?
80.8% of students at Mattie Lou Maxwell are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mattie Lou Maxwell?
The largest demographic group at Mattie Lou Maxwell is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mattie Lou Maxwell?
Mattie Lou Maxwell 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Mattie Lou Maxwell ranks #14 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
Is Mattie Lou Maxwell a good school?
Mattie Lou Maxwell 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 Magnolia Elementary?
Besides Mattie Lou Maxwell, Magnolia Elementary also operates Dr. Peter Marshall (714 students), Dr. Jonas E. Salk (627 students), and Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy (601 students). See the Magnolia Elementary district page for the complete list.
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