- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Angeles, CA
Winter Gardens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Winter Gardens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062547003814
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winter Gardens Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #53 of 344
- elementary schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- small classes for California
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Winter Gardens Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winter Gardens Elementary ranks #53 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Montebello Unified · California
NCES ID 062547003814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Winter Gardens Elementary held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 062547003814 · Los Angeles, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 16.6:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Schurr High (2,121 students)
Winter Gardens Elementary held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Winter Gardens Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schurr High
Schurr High
2,121 students
- Bell Gardens H
Bell Gardens High
2,046 students
- Montebello Hig
Montebello High
1,907 students
- Bell Gardens I 790
Bell Gardens Intermediate
790 students
- Greenwood Elem 746
Greenwood Elementary
746 students
- This school 399
Winter Gardens Elementary
399 students
What this shows Winter Gardens Elementary reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winter Gardens Elementary compares
Winter Gardens 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$22,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 266 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.7%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
White 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Winter Gardens Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montebello Unified reports $22,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winter Gardens Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schurr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montebello High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winter Gardens Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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Standard public school
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Union Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
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One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary
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Kipp Compton Community
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Ninety-Third Street Elementary
Standard public school
772 students 18.4:1 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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winter Gardens Elementary
How many students attend Winter Gardens Elementary?
Winter Gardens Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winter Gardens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winter Gardens Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 23% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winter Gardens Elementary?
77.2% of students at Winter Gardens Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winter Gardens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Winter Gardens Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winter Gardens Elementary?
Winter Gardens Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winter Gardens Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Winter Gardens Elementary ranks #53 of 344 elementary schools in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Montebello Unified?
Besides Winter Gardens Elementary, Montebello Unified also operates Schurr High (2,121 students), Bell Gardens High (2,046 students), and Montebello High (1,907 students). See the Montebello Unified district page for the complete list.