At a glance
Reported students
440
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
508.5
Charles Wagner Elementary: 440 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
20.5:1 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
- 426
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 30.4:1
What the reported data says about Charles Wagner Elementary
Charles Wagner Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Placentia. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified. NCES reports 440 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.5:1, 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 (38.4%) and White (33.2%). English learners represent 9.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. 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 Charles Wagner Elementary
- 1How do the reported 20.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.43 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 2 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
- 9.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.6
- 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
- White33.2%
- Hispanic38.4%
- Black0.2%
- Asian20%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8%
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 Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sierra Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
454 reported students
Mabel M. Paine Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
419 reported students
Topaz Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
404 reported students
Brookhaven Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
482 reported students
Glenknoll Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
390 reported students
Linda Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
387 reported students
Public schools near Charles Wagner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 482 | 0.6 mi |
| Morse Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 382 | 0.6 mi |
| Rose Drive Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–05 | 372 | 0.6 mi |
| Golden Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 834 | 0.8 mi |
| Topaz Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 404 | 1.1 mi |
| Van Buren Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 538 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles Wagner Elementary
What grades does Charles Wagner Elementary serve?
Charles Wagner Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified.
How many students attend Charles Wagner Elementary?
Charles Wagner Elementary reported 440 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 426 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles Wagner Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 20.5:1, based on 440 students and 21.43 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 Charles Wagner Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles Wagner Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charles Wagner Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.7% 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 Charles Wagner Elementary in?
Charles Wagner Elementary is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, based in Placentia, CA, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles Wagner Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brookhaven Elementary (0.6 mi), Morse Elementary (0.6 mi), Rose Drive Elementary (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.