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Raymond Temple Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Buena Park, California · Centralia Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students431
Student:Teacher23.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
Raymond Temple
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 489
431
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
78%+13pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Raymond Temple Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Buena Park, California. The school enrolls 431 students. It is part of the Centralia 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-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.9:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictCentralia Elementary
County6059
CityBuena Park
ZIP90620
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060807000781

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment431
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino65.1%
Black / African American15.8%
Asian2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native11.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races4.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
65.1%
Black
15.8%
Asian
2.4%
Two+
4.6%
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 %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)