- Enrollment
- 2,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madera, CA
Alpha Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alpha Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062334009397
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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
Alpha Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #22 of 24
- elementary schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpha Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpha Elementary ranks #22 of 24 elementary schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Madera Unified · California
NCES ID 062334009397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Alpha Elementary held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 062334009397 · Madera, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 25.3:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Matilda Torres High (2,017 students)
Alpha Elementary held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alpha Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Matilda Torres
Matilda Torres High
2,017 students
- Madera High
Madera High
1,869 students
- Madera South H
Madera South High
1,859 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
865 students
- This school 735
Alpha Elementary
735 students
What this shows Alpha Elementary reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpha Elementary compares
Alpha 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$18,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 735 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.7%
Two or More 3.9%
White 2.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Alpha Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Madera Unified reports $18,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alpha Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Torres High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madera High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madera South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpha Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Madera
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
816 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John J. Pershing Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
James Madison Elementary
Standard public school
739 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
John Adams Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary
Standard public school
714 students 23:1 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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpha Elementary
How many students attend Alpha Elementary?
Alpha Elementary has 735 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpha Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpha Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alpha Elementary?
80.1% of students at Alpha Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpha Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alpha Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment, in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpha Elementary?
Alpha Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Alpha Elementary rank among elementary schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpha Elementary ranks #22 of 24 elementary schools in Madera, 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 Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Madera Unified?
Besides Alpha Elementary, Madera Unified also operates Matilda Torres High (2,017 students), Madera High (1,869 students), and Madera South High (1,859 students). See the Madera Unified district page for the complete list.