- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chino, CA
Walnut Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Avenue 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 060846000847
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Avenue Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Chino · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Avenue Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Avenue Elementary ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Chino, CA.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060846000847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Walnut Avenue Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 060846000847 · Chino, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 25.4:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Chino Hills High (2,748 students)
Walnut Avenue Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walnut Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chino Hills Hi
Chino Hills High
2,748 students
- Ruben S. Ayala
Ruben S. Ayala High
2,541 students
- Chino High
Chino High
2,077 students
- Don Antonio Lu
Don Antonio Lugo High
1,256 students
- Canyon Hills J 1,070
Canyon Hills Junior High
1,070 students
- This school 483
Walnut Avenue Elementary
483 students
What this shows Walnut Avenue Elementary reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Avenue Elementary compares
Walnut Avenue 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$14,518
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.4%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.9%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Walnut Avenue Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chino Valley Unified reports $14,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruben S. Ayala High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chino High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Antonio Lugo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Hills Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Chino
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cal Aero Preserve Academy
Standard public school
982 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Allegiance Steam Academy - Thrive
Standard public school
950 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin Rhodes Elementary
Standard public school
860 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental
Standard public school
643 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Howard Cattle Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 22:1 students per teacher
Dickson Elementary
Standard public school
566 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 (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Walnut Avenue Elementary?
Walnut Avenue Elementary has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Avenue Elementary is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Avenue Elementary?
82.5% of students at Walnut Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment, in Chino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Avenue Elementary?
Walnut Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Walnut Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chino?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Avenue Elementary ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Chino, 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 Chino on the city page.
What other schools are in Chino Valley Unified?
Besides Walnut Avenue Elementary, Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students), Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students), and Chino High (2,077 students). See the Chino Valley Unified district page for the complete list.