- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pasadena, CA
Norma Coombs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Norma Coombs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062994004683
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norma Coombs Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.4:1
- large classes for California
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Norma Coombs Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norma Coombs Elementary ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 062994004683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Norma Coombs Elementary grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 062994004683 · Pasadena, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 26.4:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students)
Norma Coombs Elementary grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Norma Coombs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Funda
Marshall Fundamental
1,689 students
- Pasadena High
Pasadena High
1,303 students
- John Muir High
John Muir High
1,206 students
- Blair High
Blair High
1,053 students
- Jackson Elemen 658
Jackson Elementary
658 students
- This school 370
Norma Coombs Elementary
370 students
What this shows Norma Coombs Elementary reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norma Coombs Elementary compares
Norma Coombs 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$21,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
African American 16.2%
White 11.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Norma Coombs Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Unified reports $21,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norma Coombs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Fundamental | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pasadena High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norma Coombs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Pasadena
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
Standard public school
546 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Mckinley
Standard public school
538 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Field (Eugene) Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
San Rafael Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 25.8:1 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norma Coombs Elementary
How many students attend Norma Coombs Elementary?
Norma Coombs Elementary has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pasadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norma Coombs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norma Coombs Elementary is 26.4:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norma Coombs Elementary?
67.3% of students at Norma Coombs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norma Coombs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Norma Coombs Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Pasadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norma Coombs Elementary?
Norma Coombs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Norma Coombs Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Norma Coombs Elementary ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Unified?
Besides Norma Coombs Elementary, Pasadena Unified also operates Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students), Pasadena High (1,303 students), and John Muir High (1,206 students). See the Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.