Enrollment
589
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perdew Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perdew Elementary
Perdew Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Etiwanda, California, enrolling 589 students.
At 21:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,422 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #529.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Etiwanda Elementary spends $13,164 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Etiwanda's elementary schools, it stands alongside John L. Golden Elementary (916 students): Perdew Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 24.8:1).
Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students) and Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students) alongside Perdew 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 Perdew Elementary compares
Perdew 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,164
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Etiwanda Elementary, which includes Perdew Elementary.
$13,164
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 61.0%
Federal 8.3%
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 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
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Perdew Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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