Enrollment
593
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Etiwanda, CA
Windrows Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Windrows Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061296009133
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windrows Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Etiwanda · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Windrows Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windrows Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Etiwanda, CA.
School address
District: Etiwanda Elementary · California
NCES ID 061296009133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windrows Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windrows Elementary
Windrows Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Etiwanda, California, enrolling 593 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 593 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 1,403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #483.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Etiwanda Elementary spends $13,164 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Etiwanda's elementary schools, it stands alongside John L. Golden Elementary (916 students): Windrows Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.7:1 vs 24.8:1).
Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students) and Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students) alongside Windrows 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 Windrows Elementary compares
Windrows 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$13,164
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 20.2%
Asian 15.2%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Windrows Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Etiwanda Elementary, which includes Windrows Elementary.
$13,164
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 61.0%
Federal 8.3%
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 Windrows Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Creek Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etiwanda Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L. Golden Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windrows Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Etiwanda
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John L. Golden Elementary
Standard public school
916 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Grapeland Elementary
Standard public school
620 students 27:1 students per teacher
Perdew Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 21:1 students per teacher
Etiwanda Colony Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 22:1 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 (~593 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Windrows Elementary
How many students attend Windrows Elementary?
Windrows Elementary has 593 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Etiwanda, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windrows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Windrows Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windrows Elementary?
32.2% of students at Windrows Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windrows Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Windrows Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Etiwanda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windrows Elementary?
Windrows Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Windrows Elementary rank among elementary schools in Etiwanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Windrows Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Etiwanda, 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 Etiwanda on the city page.
Is Windrows Elementary a good school?
Windrows Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Etiwanda Elementary?
Besides Windrows Elementary, Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students), Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students), and Heritage Intermediate (1,175 students). See the Etiwanda Elementary district page for the complete list.
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