- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Azusa, CA
W. R. Powell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W. R. Powell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060360000282
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. R. Powell Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Azusa · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
W. R. Powell Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. R. Powell Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Azusa, CA.
School address
District: Azusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060360000282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
208 on latest CCD 060360000282 · Azusa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 20.8:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Azusa High (1,609 students)
Resource Investment Index #8 of 9 elementary schools in Azusa. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
W. R. Powell 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
- Victor F. Hodg 460
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
460 students
- This school 208
W. R. Powell Elementary
208 students
What this shows W. R. Powell Elementary reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. R. Powell Elementary compares
W. R. Powell Elementary vs California and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
79.8%
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
$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 + 2 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.
Programs
District finance for Azusa Unified reports $20,674 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W. R. Powell 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 |
| Valleydale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paramount Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victor F. Hodge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. R. Powell 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
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
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
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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about W. R. Powell Elementary
How many students attend W. R. Powell Elementary?
W. R. Powell Elementary has 208 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Azusa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. R. Powell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W. R. Powell Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 W. R. Powell Elementary?
74.5% of students at W. R. Powell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. R. Powell Elementary?
W. R. Powell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 W. R. Powell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Azusa?
By Resource Investment Index, W. R. Powell Elementary ranks #8 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 W. R. Powell 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.