- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CA
Paddison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paddison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062193002607
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paddison Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 15
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Paddison Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paddison Elementary ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, CA.
School address
District: Little Lake City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062193002607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Paddison Elementary shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 062193002607 · Norwalk, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 19.7:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Center Middle (708 students)
Paddison Elementary shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Paddison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Center Mi
Lake Center Middle
708 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
509 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
457 students
- Studebaker Ele
Studebaker Elementary
394 students
- William W. Orr
William W. Orr Elementary
353 students
- This school
Paddison Elementary
296 students
What this shows Paddison Elementary reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paddison Elementary compares
Paddison 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$20,951
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.5%
Asian 5.1%
African American 2.0%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Paddison Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Lake City Elementary reports $20,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paddison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Center Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Studebaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William W. Orr Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paddison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwalk
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Dolland Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Julia B. Morrison Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Loretta Lampton Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Studebaker Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Anna M. Glazier Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 20.4:1 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paddison Elementary
How many students attend Paddison Elementary?
Paddison Elementary has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CA. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paddison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paddison Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Paddison Elementary?
60.9% of students at Paddison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paddison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paddison Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paddison Elementary?
Paddison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Paddison Elementary rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Paddison Elementary ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Lake City Elementary?
Besides Paddison Elementary, Little Lake City Elementary also operates Lake Center Middle (708 students), Lakeside Middle (509 students), and Lakeview Elementary (457 students). See the Little Lake City Elementary district page for the complete list.