- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brea, CA
Olinda Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Olinda Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060588000532
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olinda Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Brea · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Olinda Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olinda Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Brea, CA.
School address
District: Brea-Olinda Unified · California
NCES ID 060588000532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Olinda Elementary held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 060588000532 · Brea, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 24:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Brea Olinda High (1,676 students)
Olinda Elementary held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Olinda Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brea Olinda Hi
Brea Olinda High
1,676 students
- Brea Junior Hi
Brea Junior High
921 students
- This school 649
Olinda Elementary
649 students
- Falcon Academy 544
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
544 students
- Mariposa Eleme 504
Mariposa Elementary
504 students
- Brea Country H 498
Brea Country Hills Elementary
498 students
What this shows Olinda Elementary reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olinda Elementary compares
Olinda Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,906
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
White 11.6%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Olinda Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brea-Olinda Unified reports $15,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olinda Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Olinda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brea Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falcon Academy of Science and Technology | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mariposa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brea Country Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olinda Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Brea
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
Standard public school
544 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Mariposa Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Brea Country Hills Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Arovista Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
Standard public school
434 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Bousd Online Academy
Standard public school
13 students 4.3:1 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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olinda Elementary
How many students attend Olinda Elementary?
Olinda Elementary has 649 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brea, CA. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olinda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Olinda Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olinda Elementary?
14.3% of students at Olinda Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olinda Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Olinda Elementary is Asian at 61.2% of enrollment, in Brea, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olinda Elementary?
Olinda Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Olinda Elementary rank among elementary schools in Brea?
By Resource Investment Index, Olinda Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Brea, 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 Brea on the city page.
What other schools are in Brea-Olinda Unified?
Besides Olinda Elementary, Brea-Olinda Unified also operates Brea Olinda High (1,676 students), Brea Junior High (921 students), and Falcon Academy of Science and Technology (544 students). See the Brea-Olinda Unified district page for the complete list.