Enrollment
106
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 060004206844
Warner Elementary — Warner Springs, CA
Federal NCES profile for Warner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warner Elementary earns an F Resource Investment Index (34/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 34/100
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 106
- students enrolled
School address
District: Warner Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warner Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Warner Elementary reports 106 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% above the California average and 40% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 106 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 71.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Warner Unified spends $28,502 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.6% from local sources (property taxes), 51.9% from the state, and 15.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Warner Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
18 smaller classes than 23% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
106 larger than 11% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 18% in California — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,502
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 106 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 106 Top 11% in California — larger than 89% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 18.2:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.5% +31% vs state
NCES ID 060004206844
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.9%
White 12.3%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 106:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 71.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warner Unified, which includes Warner Elementary.
$28,502
Per student
+58%
vs California
Avg $18,039
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 51.9%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Warner Elementary
How many students attend Warner Elementary?
Warner Elementary has 106 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Warner Springs, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Warner Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warner Elementary?
72.5% of students at Warner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Warner Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Warner Springs, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warner Elementary?
Warner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.