- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Walt Disney
Federal NCES profile for Walt Disney, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062343003559
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walt Disney earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Walt Disney has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Disney ranks #4 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Magnolia Elementary · California
NCES ID 062343003559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Walt Disney held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 062343003559 · Anaheim, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 24.3:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Dr. Peter Marshall (714 students)
Walt Disney held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walt Disney in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dr. Peter Mars
Dr. Peter Marshall
714 students
- Dr. Jonas E. S
Dr. Jonas E. Salk
627 students
- Robert M. Pyle
Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy
601 students
- Mattie Lou Max
Mattie Lou Maxwell
577 students
- This school
Walt Disney
560 students
- Dr. Albert Sch
Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy
521 students
What this shows Walt Disney reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walt Disney compares
Walt Disney 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$19,176
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: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
Asian 28.0%
White 16.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Walt Disney is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Magnolia Elementary reports $19,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walt Disney Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Peter Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Jonas E. Salk | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mattie Lou Maxwell | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walt Disney's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Anaheim
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crescent Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 31:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Peter Marshall
Standard public school
714 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22:1 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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walt Disney
How many students attend Walt Disney?
Walt Disney has 560 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney?
The student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walt Disney?
65.4% of students at Walt Disney are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walt Disney?
The largest demographic group at Walt Disney is Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walt Disney?
Walt Disney has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Walt Disney rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Disney ranks #4 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Magnolia Elementary?
Besides Walt Disney, Magnolia Elementary also operates Dr. Peter Marshall (714 students), Dr. Jonas E. Salk (627 students), and Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy (601 students). See the Magnolia Elementary district page for the complete list.