- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Azusa, CA
Paramount Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paramount 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 060360000281
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paramount Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Azusa · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Paramount Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paramount Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Azusa, CA.
School address
District: Azusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060360000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Paramount Elementary shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 060360000281 · Azusa, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 23.3:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Azusa High (1,609 students)
Paramount Elementary shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Paramount Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Azusa High
Azusa High
1,609 students
- Gladstone High
Gladstone High
1,326 students
- Valleydale Ele 526
Valleydale Elementary
526 students
- This school 513
Paramount Elementary
513 students
- Victor F. Hodg 460
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
460 students
- Clifford D. Mu 397
Clifford D. Murray Elementary
397 students
What this shows Paramount Elementary reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paramount Elementary compares
Paramount 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$20,674
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.8%
White 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Paramount Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Azusa Unified reports $20,674 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paramount Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladstone High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valleydale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor F. Hodge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifford D. Murray Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paramount Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Azusa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valleydale Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 21:1 students per teacher
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Clifford D. Murray Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Charles H. Lee Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Henry Dalton Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 25.6:1 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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paramount Elementary
How many students attend Paramount Elementary?
Paramount Elementary has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Azusa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paramount Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paramount Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paramount Elementary?
72.7% of students at Paramount Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paramount Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paramount Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment, in Azusa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paramount Elementary?
Paramount Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Paramount Elementary rank among elementary schools in Azusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Paramount Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Azusa, 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 Azusa on the city page.
What other schools are in Azusa Unified?
Besides Paramount Elementary, Azusa Unified also operates Azusa High (1,609 students), Gladstone High (1,326 students), and Valleydale Elementary (526 students). See the Azusa Unified district page for the complete list.