Enrollment
551
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stanton Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stanton Elementary
Stanton Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Glendora, California, enrolling 551 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 551 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,533 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #717.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Glendora Unified spends $12,502 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Glendora's elementary schools, it stands alongside La Fetra Elementary (613 students): Stanton Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24:1 vs 27.9:1).
Glendora Unified also operates Glendora High (2,069 students) and Goddard Middle (728 students) alongside Stanton Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stanton Elementary compares
Stanton Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,502
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glendora Unified, which includes Stanton Elementary.
$12,502
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 61.3%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stanton Elementary a good school?
Stanton Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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