- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fortuna, CA
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060142005171
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Fortuna · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- small classes for California
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Fortuna, CA.
School address
District: Fortuna Elementary · California
NCES ID 060142005171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 060142005171 · Fortuna, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 16.6:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Linell K. Walker Elementary (256 students)
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
282 students
- Linell K. Walk
Linell K. Walker Elementary
256 students
- Toddy Thomas M
Toddy Thomas Middle
233 students
- Fortuna Middle
Fortuna Middle
231 students
What this shows Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary compares
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$17,627
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.0%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fortuna Elementary reports $17,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linell K. Walker Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toddy Thomas Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fortuna Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Fortuna
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
How many students attend Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fortuna, CA. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 23% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?
71.8% of students at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Fortuna, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fortuna?
By Resource Investment Index, Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Fortuna, 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 Fortuna on the city page.
What other schools are in Fortuna Elementary?
Besides Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary, Fortuna Elementary also operates Linell K. Walker Elementary (256 students), Toddy Thomas Middle (233 students), and Fortuna Middle (231 students). See the Fortuna Elementary district page for the complete list.