Enrollment
259
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Placentia, CA
Parkview
Federal NCES profile for Parkview, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063066008754
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkview earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 17
- public schools in Placentia · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 43.2:1
- large classes for California
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkview has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Placentia, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066008754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+101% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkview compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkview
Parkview is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Placentia, California, enrolling 259 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43.2:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 101% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.3% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the California average.
Enrollment of 259 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 301 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Placentia's public schools, it stands alongside George Key (124 students): Parkview is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (43.2:1 vs 11.3:1).
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students) and El Dorado High (1,998 students) alongside Parkview.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Parkview compares
Parkview on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43.2:1 | ▲ 101% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
43.2:1
students per teacher
- 101% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
Asian 15.4%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Parkview is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, which includes Parkview.
$13,989
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.7%
State 41.2%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Parkview Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkview's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Placentia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~43.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Parkview
How many students attend Parkview?
Parkview has 259 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Placentia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview is 43.2:1, which is 101% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 175% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkview?
16.3% of students at Parkview are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkview?
The largest demographic group at Parkview is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Placentia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkview?
Parkview has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkview rank among public schools in Placentia?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Placentia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Placentia on the city page.
Is Parkview a good school?
Parkview earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Parkview, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.
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