- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Etiwanda, CA
Perdew Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Perdew Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061296011841
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perdew Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Etiwanda · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Perdew Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perdew Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Etiwanda, CA.
School address
District: Etiwanda Elementary · California
NCES ID 061296011841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Perdew Elementary held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 061296011841 · Etiwanda, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 21:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students)
Perdew Elementary held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Perdew Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Day Creek Inte
Day Creek Intermediate
1,326 students
- Etiwanda Inter
Etiwanda Intermediate
1,181 students
- Heritage Inter
Heritage Intermediate
1,175 students
- Summit Interme
Summit Intermediate
1,065 students
- John L. Golden
John L. Golden Elementary
916 students
- This school
Perdew Elementary
589 students
What this shows Perdew Elementary reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perdew Elementary compares
Perdew 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$14,499
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
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 47.4%
Asian 23.9%
White 10.0%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Perdew Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Etiwanda Elementary reports $14,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perdew Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Creek Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etiwanda Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John L. Golden Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perdew Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Etiwanda
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John L. Golden Elementary
Standard public school
916 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Grapeland Elementary
Standard public school
620 students 27:1 students per teacher
Windrows Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Etiwanda Colony Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 22:1 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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perdew Elementary
How many students attend Perdew Elementary?
Perdew Elementary has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Etiwanda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perdew Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Perdew Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perdew Elementary?
46.6% of students at Perdew Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perdew Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Perdew Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Etiwanda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perdew Elementary?
Perdew Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Perdew Elementary rank among elementary schools in Etiwanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Perdew Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Etiwanda, 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 Etiwanda on the city page.
What other schools are in Etiwanda Elementary?
Besides Perdew Elementary, Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students), Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students), and Heritage Intermediate (1,175 students). See the Etiwanda Elementary district page for the complete list.