- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hacienda Heights, CA
Wedgeworth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wedgeworth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061632502070
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wedgeworth Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Hacienda Heights · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wedgeworth Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgeworth Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Hacienda Heights, CA.
School address
District: Hacienda La Puente Unified · California
NCES ID 061632502070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Wedgeworth Elementary held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 061632502070 · Hacienda Heights, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 24.1:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Altos High (1,592 students)
Wedgeworth Elementary held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wedgeworth Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Altos High
Los Altos High
1,592 students
- Glen a. Wilson
Glen a. Wilson High
1,456 students
- Mesa Robles
Mesa Robles
1,246 students
- Cedarlane Acad
Cedarlane Academy
878 students
- La Puente High
La Puente High
813 students
- This school
Wedgeworth Elementary
650 students
What this shows Wedgeworth Elementary reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wedgeworth Elementary compares
Wedgeworth 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
Asian 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.8%
White 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Wedgeworth Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hacienda La Puente Unified reports $17,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wedgeworth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Altos High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen a. Wilson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Robles | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarlane Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Puente High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wedgeworth Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Hacienda Heights
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mesa Robles
Standard public school
1,246 students 29:1 students per teacher
Cedarlane Academy
Standard public school
878 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Grazide Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Los Molinos Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Los Altos Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Palm Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 34.1:1 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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wedgeworth Elementary
How many students attend Wedgeworth Elementary?
Wedgeworth Elementary has 650 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hacienda Heights, CA. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wedgeworth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wedgeworth Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wedgeworth Elementary?
41.2% of students at Wedgeworth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wedgeworth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wedgeworth Elementary is Asian at 80.9% of enrollment, in Hacienda Heights, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wedgeworth Elementary?
Wedgeworth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Wedgeworth Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hacienda Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgeworth Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Hacienda Heights, 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 Hacienda Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Hacienda La Puente Unified?
Besides Wedgeworth Elementary, Hacienda La Puente Unified also operates Los Altos High (1,592 students), Glen a. Wilson High (1,456 students), and Mesa Robles (1,246 students). See the Hacienda La Puente Unified district page for the complete list.