Enrollment
650
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wedgeworth Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wedgeworth Elementary
Wedgeworth Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Hacienda Heights, California, enrolling 650 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 650 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,358 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #492.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hacienda Heights's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mesa Robles (1,246 students): Wedgeworth Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.1:1 vs 29:1).
Hacienda La Puente Unified also operates Los Altos High (1,592 students) and Glen a. Wilson High (1,456 students) alongside Wedgeworth Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wedgeworth Elementary compares
Wedgeworth Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hacienda La Puente Unified, which includes Wedgeworth Elementary.
$16,162
Per student
-2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 68.2%
Federal 13.5%
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.
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
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~650 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wedgeworth Elementary a good school?
Wedgeworth Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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