- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ross (Betsy) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060261000166
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross (Betsy) Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #26 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ross (Betsy) Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross (Betsy) Elementary ranks #26 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Elementary · California
NCES ID 060261000166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Ross (Betsy) Elementary shrank from 874 students in 2022-23 to 812 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 060261000166 · Anaheim, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 18.7:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponderosa Elementary (785 students)
Ross (Betsy) Elementary shrank from 874 students in 2022-23 to 812 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ross (Betsy) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponderosa Elem
Ponderosa Elementary
785 students
- Lincoln (Abrah
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
740 students
- This school
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
731 students
- Edison (Thomas
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
705 students
- Mann (Horace)
Mann (Horace) Elementary
705 students
- Marshall (John
Marshall (John) Elementary
688 students
What this shows Ross (Betsy) Elementary reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ross (Betsy) Elementary compares
Ross (Betsy) Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$21,155
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 731 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.4%
Asian 7.1%
White 6.0%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Ross (Betsy) Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anaheim Elementary reports $21,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ross (Betsy) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison (Thomas) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mann (Horace) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall (John) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross (Betsy) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Anaheim
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crescent Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 31:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Dr. Peter Marshall
Standard public school
714 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22:1 students per teacher
Mann (Horace) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22.7:1 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 (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ross (Betsy) Elementary
How many students attend Ross (Betsy) Elementary?
Ross (Betsy) Elementary has 731 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 874 (2022-23) → 812 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross (Betsy) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross (Betsy) Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% 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 Ross (Betsy) Elementary?
65.7% of students at Ross (Betsy) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross (Betsy) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ross (Betsy) Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross (Betsy) Elementary?
Ross (Betsy) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Ross (Betsy) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross (Betsy) Elementary ranks #26 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Anaheim Elementary?
Besides Ross (Betsy) Elementary, Anaheim Elementary also operates Ponderosa Elementary (785 students), Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary (740 students), and Edison (Thomas) Elementary (705 students). See the Anaheim Elementary district page for the complete list.