- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Habra, CA
Walnut Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062019002419
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in La Habra · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in La Habra, CA.
School address
District: La Habra City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062019002419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Walnut Elementary held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 062019002419 · La Habra, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 21.2:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students)
Walnut Elementary held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walnut Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ladera Palma E
Ladera Palma Elementary
583 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle
580 students
- Las Positas El
Las Positas Elementary
565 students
- Imperial Middl
Imperial Middle
495 students
- Sierra Vista E
Sierra Vista Elementary
467 students
- This school
Walnut Elementary
446 students
What this shows Walnut Elementary reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Elementary compares
Walnut 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$18,883
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.8%
White 4.7%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Walnut Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Habra City Elementary reports $18,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladera Palma Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Positas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imperial Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in La Habra
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ladera Palma Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Las Positas Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
El Portal Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Olita Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Macy Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 21.7:1 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Elementary
How many students attend Walnut Elementary?
Walnut Elementary has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Habra, CA. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Walnut Elementary?
78.1% of students at Walnut Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment, in La Habra, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Elementary?
Walnut Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walnut Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Habra?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in La Habra, 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 La Habra on the city page.
What other schools are in La Habra City Elementary?
Besides Walnut Elementary, La Habra City Elementary also operates Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students), Washington Middle (580 students), and Las Positas Elementary (565 students). See the La Habra City Elementary district page for the complete list.