- Enrollment
- 2,016
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rowland Heights, CA
Rowland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rowland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063375005211
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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
Rowland Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Rowland Heights · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for California
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowland Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowland Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Rowland Heights, CA.
School address
District: Rowland Unified · California
NCES ID 063375005211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Rowland Elementary grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 063375005211 · Rowland Heights, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 27.1:1 · 85.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Rowland High (2,016 students)
Rowland Elementary grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rowland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Rowlan
John a. Rowland High
2,016 students
- Nogales High
Nogales High
1,535 students
- Stanley G. Osw
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
879 students
- Blandford Elem 643
Blandford Elementary
643 students
- Ybarra Academy 630
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
630 students
- This school 461
Rowland Elementary
461 students
What this shows Rowland Elementary reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rowland Elementary compares
Rowland Elementary is a growing 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 | 27.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% 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
41.0%
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
$19,821
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.8%
Asian 16.1%
Two or More 3.3%
White 2.6%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Rowland Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowland Unified reports $19,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rowland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Rowland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nogales High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanley G. Oswalt Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blandford Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Rowland Heights
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Blandford Elementary
Standard public school
643 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Shelyn Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Killian Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Jellick Elementary
Standard public school
376 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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rowland Elementary
How many students attend Rowland Elementary?
Rowland Elementary has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rowland Heights, CA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowland Elementary is 27.1:1, which is 26% 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 Rowland Elementary?
85.8% of students at Rowland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rowland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment, in Rowland Heights, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowland Elementary?
Rowland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Rowland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rowland Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowland Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Rowland Heights, 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 Rowland Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowland Unified?
Besides Rowland Elementary, Rowland Unified also operates John a. Rowland High (2,016 students), Nogales High (1,535 students), and Stanley G. Oswalt Academy (879 students). See the Rowland Unified district page for the complete list.