Enrollment
665
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Sunkist Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunkist Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060261000168
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunkist Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #37 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunkist Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunkist Elementary ranks #37 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Elementary · California
NCES ID 060261000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunkist Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunkist Elementary
Sunkist Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 665 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 665 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,994 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,232.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 665 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Anaheim's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crescent Elementary (805 students): Sunkist Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.8:1 vs 31:1).
Anaheim Elementary also operates Ponderosa Elementary (785 students) and Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary (740 students) alongside Sunkist 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 Sunkist Elementary compares
Sunkist 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$18,616
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 665 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 89.2%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 2.7%
White 2.1%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Sunkist Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anaheim Elementary, which includes Sunkist Elementary.
$18,616
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 Sunkist Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ross (Betsy) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison (Thomas) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mann (Horace) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunkist Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Anaheim
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crescent Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 31:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Peter Marshall
Standard public school
714 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22:1 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 (~665 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sunkist Elementary
How many students attend Sunkist Elementary?
Sunkist Elementary has 665 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunkist Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunkist Elementary is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunkist Elementary?
72.2% of students at Sunkist Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunkist Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunkist Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunkist Elementary?
Sunkist Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Sunkist Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunkist Elementary ranks #37 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
Is Sunkist Elementary a good school?
Sunkist Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Anaheim Elementary?
Besides Sunkist Elementary, Anaheim Elementary also operates Ponderosa Elementary (785 students), Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary (740 students), and Ross (Betsy) Elementary (731 students). See the Anaheim Elementary district page for the complete list.
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