Enrollment
319
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CA
New River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062769004179
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New River Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #15 of 15
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
New River Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New River Elementary ranks #15 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, CA.
School address
District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · California
NCES ID 062769004179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New River Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at New River Elementary
New River Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Norwalk, California, enrolling 319 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 319 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,277 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #823.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Norwalk's elementary schools, it stands alongside John Dolland Elementary (586 students): New River Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.5:1 vs 23.4:1).
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students) and La Mirada High (1,726 students) alongside New River Elementary.
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 New River Elementary compares
New River Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$17,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 85.0%
Asian 4.4%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.1%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, New River Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified, which includes New River Elementary.
$17,508
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 65.5%
Federal 10.1%
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 New River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Mirada High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Alisos Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John H. Glenn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwalk
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Dolland Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Julia B. Morrison Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Loretta Lampton Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Studebaker Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Anna M. Glazier Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 20.4:1 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 (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New River Elementary
How many students attend New River Elementary?
New River Elementary has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New River Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New River Elementary?
81.8% of students at New River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New River Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New River Elementary?
New River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 New River Elementary rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, New River Elementary ranks #15 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
Is New River Elementary a good school?
New River Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. 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 Norwalk-La Mirada Unified?
Besides New River Elementary, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students), La Mirada High (1,726 students), and Los Alisos Middle (920 students). See the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified district page for the complete list.
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