- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Azusa, CA
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Victor F. Hodge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060360000275
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Victor F. Hodge Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Azusa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Victor F. Hodge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Victor F. Hodge Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Azusa, CA.
School address
District: Azusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060360000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Victor F. Hodge Elementary shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
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).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 060360000275 · Azusa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 18.4:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Azusa High (1,609 students)
Victor F. Hodge Elementary shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Victor F. Hodge 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
- Valleydale Ele 526
Valleydale Elementary
526 students
- Paramount Elem 513
Paramount Elementary
513 students
- This school 460
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
460 students
- Clifford D. Mu 397
Clifford D. Murray Elementary
397 students
What this shows Victor F. Hodge Elementary reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Victor F. Hodge Elementary compares
Victor F. Hodge 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 | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.1%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.0%
White 3.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Victor F. Hodge 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 Victor F. Hodge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladstone High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valleydale Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paramount Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifford D. Murray Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Victor F. Hodge 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
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Valleydale Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 21:1 students per teacher
Paramount Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 23.3:1 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Victor F. Hodge Elementary
How many students attend Victor F. Hodge Elementary?
Victor F. Hodge Elementary has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Azusa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Victor F. Hodge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Victor F. Hodge Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Victor F. Hodge Elementary?
64.0% of students at Victor F. Hodge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Victor F. Hodge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Victor F. Hodge Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment, in Azusa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Victor F. Hodge Elementary?
Victor F. Hodge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Victor F. Hodge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Azusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Victor F. Hodge Elementary ranks #2 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 Victor F. Hodge Elementary, Azusa Unified also operates Azusa High (1,609 students), Gladstone High (1,326 students), and Valleydale Elementary (526 students). See the Azusa Unified district page for the complete list.