- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CA
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thomas B. Moffitt 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 062769004176
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #12 of 15
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary ranks #12 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, CA.
School address
District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · California
NCES ID 062769004176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary shrank from 557 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 062769004176 · Norwalk, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 22.1:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk High (2,075 students)
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary shrank from 557 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwalk High
Norwalk High
2,075 students
- La Mirada High
La Mirada High
1,726 students
- Los Alisos Mid
Los Alisos Middle
920 students
- John H. Glenn
John H. Glenn High
882 students
- Reginald M. Be 718
Reginald M. Benton Middle
718 students
- This school 509
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary
509 students
What this shows Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary compares
Thomas B. Moffitt 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$19,207
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
African American 5.3%
Asian 4.1%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified reports $19,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mirada High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Alisos Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H. Glenn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwalk
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Dolland Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Julia B. Morrison Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Loretta Lampton Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Studebaker Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Anna M. Glazier Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
D. D. Johnston Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 22.6:1 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary
How many students attend Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary?
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CA. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary?
76.3% of students at Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary?
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary ranks #12 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified?
Besides Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students), La Mirada High (1,726 students), and Los Alisos Middle (920 students). See the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified district page for the complete list.