- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendora, CA
Sellers Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sellers Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061527001957
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sellers Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Glendora · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sellers Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sellers Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Glendora, CA.
School address
District: Glendora Unified · California
NCES ID 061527001957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Sellers Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 061527001957 · Glendora, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 24.8:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Glendora High (2,069 students)
Sellers Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sellers Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glendora High
Glendora High
2,069 students
- Goddard Middle 728
Goddard Middle
728 students
- Sandburg Middl 695
Sandburg Middle
695 students
- La Fetra Eleme 613
La Fetra Elementary
613 students
- Cullen Element 569
Cullen Elementary
569 students
- This school 545
Sellers Elementary
545 students
What this shows Sellers Elementary reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sellers Elementary compares
Sellers 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,607
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Asian 17.1%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Sellers Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendora Unified reports $13,607 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sellers Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goddard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Fetra Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cullen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sellers Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendora
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
La Fetra Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Cullen Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Stanton Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
Sutherland Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Willow Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 21.6:1 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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sellers Elementary
How many students attend Sellers Elementary?
Sellers Elementary has 545 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendora, CA. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sellers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sellers Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sellers Elementary?
16.7% of students at Sellers Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sellers Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sellers Elementary is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Glendora, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sellers Elementary?
Sellers Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Sellers Elementary rank among elementary schools in Glendora?
By Resource Investment Index, Sellers Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Glendora, 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 Glendora on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendora Unified?
Besides Sellers Elementary, Glendora Unified also operates Glendora High (2,069 students), Goddard Middle (728 students), and Sandburg Middle (695 students). See the Glendora Unified district page for the complete list.