- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merced, CA
Allan Peterson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Allan Peterson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062460008899
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allan Peterson Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #9 of 19
- elementary schools in Merced · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.8:1
- large classes for California
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Allan Peterson Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allan Peterson Elementary ranks #9 of 19 elementary schools in Merced, CA.
School address
District: Merced City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062460008899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Allan Peterson Elementary held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 062460008899 · Merced, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 28.8:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Rudolph Rivera Elementary (917 students)
Allan Peterson Elementary held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Allan Peterson 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
- This school
Allan Peterson Elementary
690 students
- Joe Stefani
Joe Stefani
641 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover Middle
629 students
What this shows Allan Peterson Elementary reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allan Peterson Elementary compares
Allan Peterson 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 | 28.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.8%
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 690 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
White 20.1%
Asian 12.0%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Allan Peterson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Merced City Elementary reports $15,186 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allan Peterson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolph Rivera Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Stefani | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allan Peterson 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
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- 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 (~690 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allan Peterson Elementary
How many students attend Allan Peterson Elementary?
Allan Peterson Elementary has 690 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merced, CA. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allan Peterson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Allan Peterson Elementary is 28.8:1, which is 34% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allan Peterson Elementary?
48.6% of students at Allan Peterson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allan Peterson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Allan Peterson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Merced, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allan Peterson Elementary?
Allan Peterson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Allan Peterson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Merced?
By Resource Investment Index, Allan Peterson Elementary ranks #9 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 Allan Peterson 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.