At a glance
Reported students
372
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
508.5
Rose Drive Elementary: 372 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
23.8:1 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
- 381
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 34.6:1
What the reported data says about Rose Drive Elementary
Rose Drive Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Yorba Linda. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified. NCES reports 372 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 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.8:1, 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 White (36.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.6%). English learners represent 8.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. 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 Rose Drive Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.66 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 0.5 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
- 8.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White36.6%
- Hispanic33.6%
- Black0.5%
- Asian19.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.9%
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.
Ruby Drive Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
373 reported students
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
381 reported students
Morse Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
382 reported students
Linda Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
387 reported students
Glenknoll Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
390 reported students
Melrose Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
354 reported students
Public schools near Rose Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Wagner Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 440 | 0.6 mi |
| Van Buren Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 538 | 0.7 mi |
| Golden Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 834 | 0.9 mi |
| Lakeview Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–05 | 381 | 1.1 mi |
| Brookhaven Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 482 | 1.2 mi |
| Morse Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 382 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rose Drive Elementary
What grades does Rose Drive Elementary serve?
Rose Drive Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified.
How many students attend Rose Drive Elementary?
Rose Drive Elementary reported 372 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 381 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rose Drive Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 23.8:1, based on 372 students and 15.66 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 Rose Drive Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rose Drive 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 Rose Drive Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.6% 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 Rose Drive Elementary in?
Rose Drive 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 Rose Drive Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Charles Wagner Elementary (0.6 mi), Van Buren Elementary (0.7 mi), Golden Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.