- Enrollment
- 3,136
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murrieta, CA
Alamos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alamos Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002811039
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alamos Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 13
- elementary schools in Murrieta · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alamos Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alamos Elementary ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Murrieta, CA.
School address
District: Temecula Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002811039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Alamos Elementary held near 832 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 060002811039 · Murrieta, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 23.5:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaparral High (3,136 students)
Alamos Elementary held near 832 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alamos Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
3,136 students
- Great Oak High
Great Oak High
2,946 students
- Temecula Valle
Temecula Valley High
2,739 students
- Bella Vista Mi 1,249
Bella Vista Middle
1,249 students
- Temecula Middl 1,012
Temecula Middle
1,012 students
- This school 799
Alamos Elementary
799 students
What this shows Alamos Elementary reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alamos Elementary compares
Alamos Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$14,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
White 34.2%
Asian 14.9%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Alamos Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Temecula Valley Unified reports $14,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alamos Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temecula Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bella Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temecula Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alamos Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,946
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,739
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Murrieta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cole Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
1,038 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Lisa J. Mails Elementary
Standard public school
1,006 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Murrieta Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Alta Murrieta Elementary
Standard public school
849 students 25:1 students per teacher
Antelope Hills Elementary
Standard public school
839 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
Standard public school
828 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alamos Elementary
How many students attend Alamos Elementary?
Alamos Elementary has 799 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murrieta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 823 (2022-23) → 832 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamos Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alamos Elementary?
18.7% of students at Alamos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alamos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alamos Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment, in Murrieta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alamos Elementary?
Alamos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alamos Elementary rank among elementary schools in Murrieta?
By Resource Investment Index, Alamos Elementary ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Murrieta, 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 Murrieta on the city page.
What other schools are in Temecula Valley Unified?
Besides Alamos Elementary, Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students), Great Oak High (2,946 students), and Temecula Valley High (2,739 students). See the Temecula Valley Unified district page for the complete list.