- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alhambra, CA
Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060015310942
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Alhambra · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Alhambra, CA.
School address
District: Alhambra Unified · California
NCES ID 060015310942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Park Elementary shrank from 657 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 060015310942 · Alhambra, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 21.5:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mark Keppel High (2,201 students)
Park Elementary shrank from 657 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mark Keppel Hi
Mark Keppel High
2,201 students
- Alhambra High
Alhambra High
2,056 students
- San Gabriel Hi
San Gabriel High
1,761 students
- Martha Baldwin
Martha Baldwin Elementary
923 students
- Monterey Highl
Monterey Highlands Elementary
917 students
- This school 581
Park Elementary
581 students
What this shows Park Elementary reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Elementary compares
Park 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$19,955
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
Asian 29.1%
Two or More 5.7%
White 2.9%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Park Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alhambra Unified reports $19,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Keppel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Gabriel High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martha Baldwin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Highlands Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Alhambra
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Martha Baldwin Elementary
Standard public school
923 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
William Northrup Elementary
Standard public school
814 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 18:1 students per teacher
Marguerita Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 21.2:1 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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Elementary
How many students attend Park Elementary?
Park Elementary has 581 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alhambra, CA. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Elementary?
48.9% of students at Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Alhambra, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Elementary?
Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alhambra?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Alhambra, 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 Alhambra on the city page.
What other schools are in Alhambra Unified?
Besides Park Elementary, Alhambra Unified also operates Mark Keppel High (2,201 students), Alhambra High (2,056 students), and San Gabriel High (1,761 students). See the Alhambra Unified district page for the complete list.