- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chino Hills, CA
Michael G. Wickman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Michael G. Wickman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060846011325
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael G. Wickman Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Chino Hills · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Michael G. Wickman Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael G. Wickman Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Chino Hills, CA.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060846011325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Michael G. Wickman Elementary held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 060846011325 · Chino Hills, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 25.4:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Chino Hills High (2,748 students)
Michael G. Wickman Elementary held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Michael G. Wickman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chino Hills Hi
Chino Hills High
2,748 students
- Ruben S. Ayala
Ruben S. Ayala High
2,541 students
- Chino High
Chino High
2,077 students
- Don Antonio Lu
Don Antonio Lugo High
1,256 students
- Canyon Hills J 1,070
Canyon Hills Junior High
1,070 students
- This school 710
Michael G. Wickman Elementary
710 students
What this shows Michael G. Wickman Elementary reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michael G. Wickman Elementary compares
Michael G. Wickman 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,518
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
White 7.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Michael G. Wickman Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chino Valley Unified reports $14,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Michael G. Wickman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruben S. Ayala High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Antonio Lugo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Hills Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael G. Wickman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Chino Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eagle Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Gerald F. Litel Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Chaparral Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 22:1 students per teacher
Butterfield Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Country Springs Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Rolling Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 24.4:1 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 (~710 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Michael G. Wickman Elementary
How many students attend Michael G. Wickman Elementary?
Michael G. Wickman Elementary has 710 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chino Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael G. Wickman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael G. Wickman Elementary is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michael G. Wickman Elementary?
22.6% of students at Michael G. Wickman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael G. Wickman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Michael G. Wickman Elementary is Asian at 64.6% of enrollment, in Chino Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael G. Wickman Elementary?
Michael G. Wickman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Michael G. Wickman Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chino Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael G. Wickman Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Chino Hills, 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 Chino Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Chino Valley Unified?
Besides Michael G. Wickman Elementary, Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students), Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students), and Chino High (2,077 students). See the Chino Valley Unified district page for the complete list.