- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merced, CA
Alicia Reyes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alicia Reyes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062460009581
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alicia Reyes Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #16 of 19
- elementary schools in Merced · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alicia Reyes Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alicia Reyes Elementary ranks #16 of 19 elementary schools in Merced, CA.
School address
District: Merced City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062460009581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Alicia Reyes Elementary shrank from 596 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 062460009581 · Merced, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 22.5:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Rudolph Rivera Elementary (917 students)
Alicia Reyes Elementary shrank from 596 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alicia Reyes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rudolph Rivera
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
917 students
- Donn B. Chenow
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
722 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
716 students
- Allan Peterson
Allan Peterson Elementary
690 students
- Joe Stefani
Joe Stefani
641 students
- This school
Alicia Reyes Elementary
540 students
What this shows Alicia Reyes Elementary reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alicia Reyes Elementary compares
Alicia Reyes Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$15,186
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.7%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.5%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Alicia Reyes Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Merced City Elementary reports $15,186 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alicia Reyes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolph Rivera Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allan Peterson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Stefani | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alicia Reyes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Merced
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
1,055 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Farmdale Elementary
Standard public school
919 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 29.6:1 students per teacher
Mcswain Elementary
Standard public school
912 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Luther Burbank Elementary
Standard public school
716 students 28.6:1 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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alicia Reyes Elementary
How many students attend Alicia Reyes Elementary?
Alicia Reyes Elementary has 540 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merced, CA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alicia Reyes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alicia Reyes Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alicia Reyes Elementary?
83.1% of students at Alicia Reyes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alicia Reyes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alicia Reyes Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in Merced, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alicia Reyes Elementary?
Alicia Reyes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alicia Reyes Elementary rank among elementary schools in Merced?
By Resource Investment Index, Alicia Reyes Elementary ranks #16 of 19 elementary schools in Merced, 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 Merced on the city page.
What other schools are in Merced City Elementary?
Besides Alicia Reyes Elementary, Merced City Elementary also operates Rudolph Rivera Elementary (917 students), Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary (722 students), and Luther Burbank Elementary (716 students). See the Merced City Elementary district page for the complete list.