- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendora, CA
Stanton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stanton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061527001958
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanton Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Glendora · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanton Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Glendora, CA.
School address
District: Glendora Unified · California
NCES ID 061527001958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Stanton Elementary held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 061527001958 · Glendora, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 24:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Glendora High (2,069 students)
Stanton Elementary held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Stanton 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 551
Stanton Elementary
551 students
What this shows Stanton Elementary reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanton Elementary compares
Stanton 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$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 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
White 14.5%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Stanton 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 Stanton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendora High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goddard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Fetra Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cullen Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanton 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
Sellers Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 24.8:1 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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanton Elementary
How many students attend Stanton Elementary?
Stanton Elementary has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendora, CA. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanton Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanton Elementary?
50.3% of students at Stanton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stanton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in Glendora, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanton Elementary?
Stanton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Stanton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Glendora?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton Elementary ranks #7 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 Stanton 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.