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Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Buena Park, California · Buena Park Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students365
Student:Teacher20.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch88%
Title INo
Mabel L. Pendleton
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
365
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
88%+22.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Buena Park, California. The school enrolls 365 students. It is part of the Buena Park Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBuena Park Elementary
County6059
CityBuena Park
ZIP90621
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060636000559

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment365
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino83.0%
Black / African American6.6%
Asian3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races2.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
83.0%
Black
6.6%
Asian
3.4%
Two+
2.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %88%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)