- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valencia, CA
North Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063597008063
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Park Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Valencia · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Park Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Valencia, CA.
School address
District: Saugus Union · California
NCES ID 063597008063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
North Park Elementary grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 063597008063 · Valencia, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 25.9:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek Academy (983 students)
North Park Elementary grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Creek Aca
West Creek Academy
983 students
- Mountainview E
Mountainview Elementary
917 students
- Plum Canyon El
Plum Canyon Elementary
876 students
- Bridgeport Ele
Bridgeport Elementary
866 students
- Emblem Academy
Emblem Academy
810 students
- This school
North Park Elementary
441 students
What this shows North Park Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Park Elementary compares
North Park 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 8.2%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, North Park Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saugus Union reports $14,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountainview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plum Canyon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emblem Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Valencia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
West Creek Academy
Standard public school
983 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Bridgeport Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Valencia Valley Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Oak Hills Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 31.4:1 students per teacher
Charles Helmers Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 27.6:1 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Park Elementary
How many students attend North Park Elementary?
North Park Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valencia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Park Elementary?
10.4% of students at North Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Park Elementary is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Valencia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Park Elementary?
North Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 North Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Valencia?
By Resource Investment Index, North Park Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Valencia, 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 Valencia on the city page.
What other schools are in Saugus Union?
Besides North Park Elementary, Saugus Union also operates West Creek Academy (983 students), Mountainview Elementary (917 students), and Plum Canyon Elementary (876 students). See the Saugus Union district page for the complete list.