Enrollment
609
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norco, CA
Norco Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Norco Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060985001059
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norco Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Norco · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Norco Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norco Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Norco, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985001059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norco Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norco Elementary
Norco Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Norco, California, enrolling 609 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 609 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,391 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #524.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (41%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 609 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Norco's elementary schools, it stands alongside George Washington Elementary (861 students): Norco Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.4:1 vs 23.3:1).
Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students) and Santiago High (3,577 students) alongside Norco 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 Norco Elementary compares
Norco 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 47.3%
White 41.4%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Norco Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corona-Norco Unified, which includes Norco Elementary.
$13,711
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 61.1%
Federal 12.2%
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 Norco Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norco Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,577
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Norco
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
George Washington Elementary
Standard public school
861 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 25.2:1 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 (~609 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Norco Elementary
How many students attend Norco Elementary?
Norco Elementary has 609 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norco, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norco Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norco Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norco Elementary?
36.9% of students at Norco Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norco Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Norco Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Norco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norco Elementary?
Norco Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Norco Elementary rank among elementary schools in Norco?
By Resource Investment Index, Norco Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Norco, 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 Norco on the city page.
Is Norco Elementary a good school?
Norco Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides Norco Elementary, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Santiago High (3,577 students), and Centennial High (2,712 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.
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