- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendora, CA
Sutherland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sutherland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061527001959
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sutherland Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Glendora · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sutherland Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sutherland Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Glendora, CA.
School address
District: Glendora Unified · California
NCES ID 061527001959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Sutherland Elementary held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 061527001959 · Glendora, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 24.4:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Glendora High (2,069 students)
Sutherland Elementary held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sutherland 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 488
Sutherland Elementary
488 students
What this shows Sutherland Elementary reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sutherland Elementary compares
Sutherland 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$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 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
White 22.3%
Asian 20.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Sutherland 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 Sutherland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goddard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Fetra Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cullen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sutherland 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
Stanton Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
Sellers Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 24.8:1 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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sutherland Elementary
How many students attend Sutherland Elementary?
Sutherland Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendora, CA. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutherland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutherland Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sutherland Elementary?
27.5% of students at Sutherland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sutherland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sutherland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Glendora, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutherland Elementary?
Sutherland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Sutherland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Glendora?
By Resource Investment Index, Sutherland Elementary ranks #5 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 Sutherland 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.