- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buena Park, CA
San Marino Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Marino Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060807000780
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Marino Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Buena Park · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
San Marino Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Marino Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Buena Park, CA.
School address
District: Centralia Elementary · California
NCES ID 060807000780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
San Marino Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 060807000780 · Buena Park, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 22.1:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Buena Terra Elementary (627 students)
San Marino Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Marino Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buena Terra El
Buena Terra Elementary
627 students
- Los Coyotes El
Los Coyotes Elementary
568 students
- George B. Mill
George B. Miller Elementary
502 students
- Centralia Elem
Centralia Elementary
496 students
- Glen H. Dysing
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
468 students
- This school
San Marino Elementary
465 students
What this shows San Marino Elementary reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Marino Elementary compares
San Marino 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$15,375
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
Asian 24.1%
White 10.8%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, San Marino Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Centralia Elementary reports $15,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Marino Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Terra Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Coyotes Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George B. Miller Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centralia Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Marino Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Buena Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charles G. Emery Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Buena Terra Elementary
Standard public school
627 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
James a. Whitaker Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
Standard public school
468 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Holder Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 19.3:1 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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Marino Elementary
How many students attend San Marino Elementary?
San Marino Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buena Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Marino Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Marino Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Marino Elementary?
55.4% of students at San Marino Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Marino Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Marino Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Buena Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Marino Elementary?
San Marino Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 San Marino Elementary rank among elementary schools in Buena Park?
By Resource Investment Index, San Marino Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Buena Park, 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 Buena Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Centralia Elementary?
Besides San Marino Elementary, Centralia Elementary also operates Buena Terra Elementary (627 students), Los Coyotes Elementary (568 students), and George B. Miller Elementary (502 students). See the Centralia Elementary district page for the complete list.