- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Covina, CA
Merwin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Merwin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061005001100
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merwin Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Covina · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Merwin Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merwin Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Covina, CA.
School address
District: Covina-Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 061005001100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Merwin Elementary grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 061005001100 · Covina, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 25.7:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hills High (1,568 students)
Merwin Elementary grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Merwin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hills Hi
South Hills High
1,568 students
- Northview High
Northview High
1,247 students
- Covina High
Covina High
1,056 students
- Las Palmas Mid
Las Palmas Middle
887 students
- Sierra Vista M
Sierra Vista Middle
778 students
- This school 462
Merwin Elementary
462 students
What this shows Merwin Elementary reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merwin Elementary compares
Merwin 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$18,183
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
Asian 7.1%
White 2.4%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Merwin Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covina-Valley Unified reports $18,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merwin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covina High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merwin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Covina
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cedargrove Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Cypress Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Barranca Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 24:1 students per teacher
Ben Lomond Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Badillo Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Glen Oak Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 22.5:1 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merwin Elementary
How many students attend Merwin Elementary?
Merwin Elementary has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merwin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Merwin Elementary is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merwin Elementary?
70.2% of students at Merwin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merwin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Merwin Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merwin Elementary?
Merwin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Merwin Elementary rank among elementary schools in Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Merwin Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Covina, 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 Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in Covina-Valley Unified?
Besides Merwin Elementary, Covina-Valley Unified also operates South Hills High (1,568 students), Northview High (1,247 students), and Covina High (1,056 students). See the Covina-Valley Unified district page for the complete list.