Enrollment
490
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Twila Reid Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Twila Reid Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063603006169
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twila Reid Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #30 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Twila Reid Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twila Reid Elementary ranks #30 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Savanna Elementary · California
NCES ID 063603006169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twila Reid Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Twila Reid Elementary
Twila Reid Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 490 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 490 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,207.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1960 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% 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): Twila Reid Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.6:1 vs 31:1).
Savanna Elementary also operates Holder Elementary (445 students) and Hansen Elementary (416 students) alongside Twila Reid 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 Twila Reid Elementary compares
Twila Reid 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$16,046
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 66.3%
Asian 19.0%
White 5.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Twila Reid Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Savanna Elementary, which includes Twila Reid Elementary.
$16,046
Per student
-3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 51.3%
Federal 9.8%
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 Twila Reid Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holder Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hansen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cerritos Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twila Reid Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Twila Reid Elementary
How many students attend Twila Reid Elementary?
Twila Reid Elementary has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twila Reid Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Twila Reid Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Twila Reid Elementary?
73.8% of students at Twila Reid Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twila Reid Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Twila Reid Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twila Reid Elementary?
Twila Reid Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Twila Reid Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Twila Reid Elementary ranks #30 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 Twila Reid Elementary a good school?
Twila Reid Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Savanna Elementary?
Besides Twila Reid Elementary, Savanna Elementary also operates Holder Elementary (445 students), Hansen Elementary (416 students), and Cerritos Elementary (368 students). See the Savanna Elementary district page for the complete list.
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