- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Azusa, CA
Valleydale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valleydale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060360000285
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valleydale Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Azusa · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Valleydale Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valleydale Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Azusa, CA.
School address
District: Azusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060360000285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Valleydale Elementary held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 060360000285 · Azusa, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 21:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Azusa High (1,609 students)
Valleydale Elementary held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valleydale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Azusa High
Azusa High
1,609 students
- Gladstone High
Gladstone High
1,326 students
- This school 526
Valleydale Elementary
526 students
- Paramount Elem 513
Paramount Elementary
513 students
- Victor F. Hodg 460
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
460 students
- Clifford D. Mu 397
Clifford D. Murray Elementary
397 students
What this shows Valleydale Elementary reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valleydale Elementary compares
Valleydale 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$20,674
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 4.0%
White 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Valleydale Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Azusa Unified reports $20,674 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valleydale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladstone High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paramount Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victor F. Hodge Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifford D. Murray Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valleydale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Azusa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Paramount Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Clifford D. Murray Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Charles H. Lee Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Henry Dalton Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 25.6:1 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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valleydale Elementary
How many students attend Valleydale Elementary?
Valleydale Elementary has 526 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Azusa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valleydale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valleydale Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Valleydale Elementary?
75.7% of students at Valleydale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valleydale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valleydale Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment, in Azusa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valleydale Elementary?
Valleydale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Valleydale Elementary rank among elementary schools in Azusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Valleydale Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Azusa, 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 Azusa on the city page.
What other schools are in Azusa Unified?
Besides Valleydale Elementary, Azusa Unified also operates Azusa High (1,609 students), Gladstone High (1,326 students), and Paramount Elementary (513 students). See the Azusa Unified district page for the complete list.