Enrollment
463
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newhall, CA
Peachland Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Peachland Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062718004097
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peachland Avenue Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Newhall · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.2:1
- large classes for California
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Peachland Avenue Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peachland Avenue Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Newhall, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peachland Avenue Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peachland Avenue Elementary
Peachland Avenue Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Newhall, California, enrolling 463 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.2:1 is larger than about 90% of California schools and 27% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 463 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,411 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #62, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (27%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Newhall spends $12,490 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Newhall's elementary schools, it stands alongside Valley View Community Elementary (526 students): Peachland Avenue Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.2:1 vs 21.9:1).
Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students) and Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students) alongside Peachland Avenue Elementary.
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 Peachland Avenue Elementary compares
Peachland Avenue Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
White 27.3%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Peachland Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newhall, which includes Peachland Avenue Elementary.
$12,490
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 55.0%
Federal 6.9%
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 Peachland Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Ranch Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valencia Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peachland Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Newhall
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valley View Community Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Newhall Elementary
Standard public school
493 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary
Standard public school
414 students 23:1 students per teacher
Wiley Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Peachland Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Peachland Avenue Elementary?
Peachland Avenue Elementary has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newhall, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peachland Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Peachland Avenue Elementary is 27.2:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peachland Avenue Elementary?
48.2% of students at Peachland Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peachland Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Peachland Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Newhall, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peachland Avenue Elementary?
Peachland Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peachland Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newhall?
By Resource Investment Index, Peachland Avenue Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Newhall, 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 Newhall on the city page.
Is Peachland Avenue Elementary a good school?
Peachland Avenue Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Newhall?
Besides Peachland Avenue Elementary, Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students), Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students), and Valencia Valley Elementary (738 students). See the Newhall district page for the complete list.
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