Enrollment
267
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Adelanto, CA
Adelanto Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Adelanto Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060171000038
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adelanto Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Adelanto · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.7:1
- large classes for California
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Adelanto Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adelanto Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Adelanto, CA.
School address
District: Adelanto Elementary · California
NCES ID 060171000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adelanto Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adelanto Elementary
Adelanto Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Adelanto, California, enrolling 267 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.7:1 is larger than about 88% of California schools and 24% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 91.3% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 267 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 574 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #431, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Adelanto's elementary schools, it stands alongside George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle (685 students): Adelanto Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.7:1 vs 25.4:1).
Adelanto Elementary also operates Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (833 students) and Columbia Middle (754 students) alongside Adelanto Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adelanto Elementary compares
Adelanto Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
57.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,932
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
African American 30.0%
Two or More 6.7%
White 5.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Adelanto Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adelanto Elementary, which includes Adelanto Elementary.
$16,932
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.2%
State 67.6%
Federal 20.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Adelanto Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melva Davis Academy of Excellence | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Linda Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Kincaid Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adelanto Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Adelanto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
Standard public school
685 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Victoria Magathan Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
Eagle Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Theodore Vick Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Westside Park Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Donald F. Bradach Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Adelanto Elementary
How many students attend Adelanto Elementary?
Adelanto Elementary has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Adelanto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adelanto Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Adelanto Elementary is 26.7:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adelanto Elementary?
91.3% of students at Adelanto Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adelanto Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Adelanto Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Adelanto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adelanto Elementary?
Adelanto Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adelanto Elementary rank among elementary schools in Adelanto?
By Resource Investment Index, Adelanto Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Adelanto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Adelanto on the city page.
Is Adelanto Elementary a good school?
Adelanto Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Adelanto Elementary?
Besides Adelanto Elementary, Adelanto Elementary also operates Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (833 students), Columbia Middle (754 students), and Mesa Linda Middle (735 students). See the Adelanto Elementary district page for the complete list.
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