- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hawthorne, CA
York
Federal NCES profile for York, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061668002099
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
York has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA.
School address
District: Hawthorne · California
NCES ID 061668002099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
York held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 061668002099 · Hawthorne, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 20.4:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Zela Davis (843 students)
York held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
York in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zela Davis
Zela Davis
843 students
- Ramona
Ramona
767 students
- Hawthorne Midd
Hawthorne Middle
761 students
- Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
709 students
- Prairie Vista
Prairie Vista Middle
674 students
- This school
York
449 students
What this shows York reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How York compares
York 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$19,562
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.6%
African American 18.5%
White 2.2%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, York is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hawthorne reports $19,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How York Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zela Davis | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramona | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eucalyptus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Hawthorne
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Zela Davis
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Ramona
Standard public school
767 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Eucalyptus
Standard public school
709 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Juan De Anza Elementary
Standard public school
612 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Kornblum
Standard public school
566 students 27:1 students per teacher
Jefferson
Standard public school
549 students 28.9:1 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about York
How many students attend York?
York has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hawthorne, CA. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at York?
The student-teacher ratio at York is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 York?
62.0% of students at York are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York?
The largest demographic group at York is Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York?
York has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 York rank among elementary schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, York ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawthorne?
Besides York, Hawthorne also operates Zela Davis (843 students), Ramona (767 students), and Hawthorne Middle (761 students). See the Hawthorne district page for the complete list.