At a glance
Reported students
239
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Arturo Sanchez Elementary: 239 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
23.9:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 251
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Arturo Sanchez Elementary
Arturo Sanchez Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Norwalk. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Norwalk-La Mirada Unified. NCES reports 239 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.9:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (93.7%) and Asian (2.9%). English learners represent 31.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Arturo Sanchez Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 31.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.1%
- Hispanic93.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Foster Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
246 reported students
John Foster Dulles Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
250 reported students
La Pluma Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
284 reported students
John H. Nuffer Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
316 reported students
New River Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
319 reported students
Eastwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
351 reported students
Public schools near Arturo Sanchez Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niemes (John H.) Elementary Elementary · ABC Unified | KG–06 | 631 | 0.6 mi |
| Juarez (Benito) Elementary Elementary · ABC Unified | KG–06 | 295 | 0.6 mi |
| Earl E. Edmondson Elementary Elementary · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 352 | 0.7 mi |
| Kennedy (John F.) Elementary Elementary · ABC Unified | KG–06 | 398 | 1 mi |
| John H. Nuffer Elementary Elementary · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 316 | 1 mi |
| John Dolland Elementary Elementary · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 586 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Arturo Sanchez Elementary
What grades does Arturo Sanchez Elementary serve?
Arturo Sanchez Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified.
How many students attend Arturo Sanchez Elementary?
Arturo Sanchez Elementary reported 239 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 251 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Arturo Sanchez Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 23.9:1, based on 239 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Arturo Sanchez Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Arturo Sanchez Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Norwalk-La Mirada Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Arturo Sanchez Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Arturo Sanchez Elementary in?
Arturo Sanchez Elementary is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified, based in Norwalk, CA, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Arturo Sanchez Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Niemes (John H.) Elementary (0.6 mi), Juarez (Benito) Elementary (0.6 mi), Earl E. Edmondson Elementary (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.