Enrollment
493
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newhall, CA
Newhall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Newhall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062718004095
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newhall Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Newhall · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Newhall Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newhall Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Newhall, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newhall Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newhall Elementary
Newhall Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Newhall, California, enrolling 493 students.
At 22.4:1, 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 80.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 493 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #818.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Newhall spends $12,490 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Newhall's elementary schools, it stands alongside Valley View Community Elementary (526 students): Newhall Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.4:1 vs 21.9:1).
Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students) and Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students) alongside Newhall 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 Newhall Elementary compares
Newhall 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$12,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 93.3%
White 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Newhall Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newhall, which includes Newhall Elementary.
$12,490
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 55.0%
Federal 6.9%
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 Newhall Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Ranch Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newhall Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Newhall
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valley View Community Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Peachland Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary
Standard public school
414 students 23:1 students per teacher
Wiley Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 21.6:1 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 (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newhall Elementary
How many students attend Newhall Elementary?
Newhall Elementary has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newhall, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newhall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newhall Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% 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 Newhall Elementary?
80.2% of students at Newhall Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newhall Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Newhall Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment, in Newhall, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newhall Elementary?
Newhall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newhall Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newhall?
By Resource Investment Index, Newhall Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Newhall, 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 Newhall on the city page.
Is Newhall Elementary a good school?
Newhall Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Newhall?
Besides Newhall Elementary, Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students), Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students), and Valencia Valley Elementary (738 students). See the Newhall district page for the complete list.
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