- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Ana, CA
Rosita Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rosita Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061488001876
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosita Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #13 of 51
- elementary schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosita Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosita Elementary ranks #13 of 51 elementary schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Rosita Elementary held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 061488001876 · Santa Ana, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 21.8:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Rosita Elementary held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rosita Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- This school 305
Rosita Elementary
305 students
What this shows Rosita Elementary reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosita Elementary compares
Rosita 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$20,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
Asian 28.9%
White 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Rosita Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosita Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosita Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Ana
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mcfadden Institute of Technology
Standard public school
1,074 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy
Standard public school
980 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Santiago Elementary
Standard public school
906 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Romero-Cruz Academy
Standard public school
827 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Greenville Fundamental Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Standard public school
811 students 19.8:1 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosita Elementary
How many students attend Rosita Elementary?
Rosita Elementary has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Ana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosita Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rosita Elementary?
83.0% of students at Rosita Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosita Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rosita Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosita Elementary?
Rosita Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Rosita Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosita Elementary ranks #13 of 51 elementary schools in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides Rosita Elementary, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.