- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Puente, CA
Sunkist Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunkist Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060411000376
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunkist Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 19
- elementary schools in La Puente · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunkist Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunkist Elementary ranks #1 of 19 elementary schools in La Puente, CA.
School address
District: Bassett Unified · California
NCES ID 060411000376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Sunkist Elementary shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 060411000376 · La Puente, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 20.3:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bassett Senior High (747 students)
Sunkist Elementary shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sunkist Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bassett Senior
Bassett Senior High
747 students
- Don Julian Ele
Don Julian Elementary
544 students
- Edgewood Acade
Edgewood Academy
478 students
- Torch Middle
Torch Middle
345 students
- J. E. Van Wig
J. E. Van Wig Elementary
334 students
- This school
Sunkist Elementary
304 students
What this shows Sunkist Elementary reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunkist Elementary compares
Sunkist Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$18,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.4%
Asian 4.9%
White 1.6%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Sunkist Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bassett Unified reports $18,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunkist Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don Julian Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Torch Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. E. Van Wig Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in La Puente
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairgrove Academy
Standard public school
749 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Don Julian Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Baldwin Academy
Standard public school
519 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Academy
Standard public school
478 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Rorimer Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Hurley Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 19.4:1 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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunkist Elementary
How many students attend Sunkist Elementary?
Sunkist Elementary has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Puente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunkist Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunkist Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunkist Elementary?
81.1% 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 91.4% of enrollment, in La Puente, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunkist Elementary?
Sunkist Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Sunkist Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Puente?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunkist Elementary ranks #1 of 19 elementary schools in La Puente, 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 La Puente on the city page.
What other schools are in Bassett Unified?
Besides Sunkist Elementary, Bassett Unified also operates Bassett Senior High (747 students), Don Julian Elementary (544 students), and Edgewood Academy (478 students). See the Bassett Unified district page for the complete list.