- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chico, CA
Parkview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parkview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060837000825
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkview Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 19
- elementary schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkview Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary ranks #4 of 19 elementary schools in Chico, CA.
School address
District: Chico Unified · California
NCES ID 060837000825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Parkview Elementary held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 060837000825 · Chico, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 22.6:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students)
Parkview Elementary held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Parkview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley High
1,978 students
- Chico High
Chico High
1,804 students
- Bidwell Junior
Bidwell Junior High
1,012 students
- Chico Junior H
Chico Junior High
861 students
- Marsh (Harry M 716
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
716 students
- This school 406
Parkview Elementary
406 students
What this shows Parkview Elementary reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkview Elementary compares
Parkview 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$16,422
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 15.8%
Asian 3.9%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Parkview Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chico Unified reports $16,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chico Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Chico
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shasta Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Emma Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Chico Country Day
Standard public school
585 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Marigold Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Rosedale Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Little Chico Creek Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 21.4:1 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkview Elementary
How many students attend Parkview Elementary?
Parkview Elementary has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkview Elementary?
39.9% of students at Parkview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parkview Elementary is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Chico, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkview Elementary?
Parkview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Parkview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary ranks #4 of 19 elementary schools in Chico, 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 Chico on the city page.
What other schools are in Chico Unified?
Besides Parkview Elementary, Chico Unified also operates Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students), Chico High (1,804 students), and Bidwell Junior High (1,012 students). See the Chico Unified district page for the complete list.