- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakewood, CA
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060162000022
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #14 of 14
- elementary schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary ranks #14 of 14 elementary schools in Lakewood, CA.
School address
District: Abc Unified · California
NCES ID 060162000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 060162000022 · Lakewood, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 22.5:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Cerritos High (1,996 students)
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cerritos High
Cerritos High
1,996 students
- Gahr (Richard)
Gahr (Richard) High
1,631 students
- Artesia High
Artesia High
1,384 students
- Whitney (Gretc
Whitney (Gretchen) High
1,024 students
- Leal (Frank C. 774
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
774 students
- This school 338
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
338 students
What this shows Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary compares
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary is a growing 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$17,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 3.8%
African American 1.8%
White 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Abc Unified reports $17,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gahr (Richard) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Artesia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitney (Gretchen) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakewood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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552 students 23:1 students per teacher
Stephen Foster Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Riley Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Craig Williams Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Palms Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 21:1 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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary
How many students attend Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary?
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakewood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary?
85.4% of students at Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary?
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary ranks #14 of 14 elementary schools in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Abc Unified?
Besides Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary, Abc Unified also operates Cerritos High (1,996 students), Gahr (Richard) High (1,631 students), and Artesia High (1,384 students). See the Abc Unified district page for the complete list.