- Enrollment
- 2,016
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rowland Heights, CA
Shelyn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shelyn 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 063375005213
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelyn Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Rowland Heights · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelyn Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelyn Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Rowland Heights, CA.
School address
District: Rowland Unified · California
NCES ID 063375005213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Shelyn Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 063375005213 · Rowland Heights, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 24.2:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Rowland High (2,016 students)
Shelyn Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Shelyn 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 508
Shelyn Elementary
508 students
What this shows Shelyn Elementary reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelyn Elementary compares
Shelyn 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 5.7%
White 2.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Shelyn Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Shelyn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Rowland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nogales High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanley G. Oswalt Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blandford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelyn 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
Killian Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Rowland Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 27.1:1 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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelyn Elementary
How many students attend Shelyn Elementary?
Shelyn Elementary has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rowland Heights, CA. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelyn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelyn Elementary is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shelyn Elementary?
63.1% of students at Shelyn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelyn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shelyn Elementary is Asian at 69.3% of enrollment, in Rowland Heights, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelyn Elementary?
Shelyn 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 Shelyn Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rowland Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelyn Elementary ranks #1 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 Shelyn 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.