- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reedley, CA
Alta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alta Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061970002363
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Reedley · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Reedley, CA.
School address
District: Kings Canyon Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061970002363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Alta Elementary held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 061970002363 · Reedley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 24.3:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Reedley High (1,804 students)
Alta Elementary held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alta Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reedley High
Reedley High
1,804 students
- Orange Cove Hi 635
Orange Cove High
635 students
- Silas Bartsch 606
Silas Bartsch
606 students
- Citrus Middle 602
Citrus Middle
602 students
- Thomas Law Ree 558
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
558 students
- This school 364
Alta Elementary
364 students
What this shows Alta Elementary reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Elementary compares
Alta 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
White 4.9%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Alta Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kings Canyon Joint Unified reports $18,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Cove High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silas Bartsch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Citrus Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Law Reed Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Reedley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silas Bartsch
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Great Western Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 19.2:1 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Elementary
How many students attend Alta Elementary?
Alta Elementary has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reedley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Elementary?
74.9% of students at Alta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alta Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Reedley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Elementary?
Alta Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Alta Elementary rank among elementary schools in Reedley?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Reedley, 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 Reedley on the city page.
What other schools are in Kings Canyon Joint Unified?
Besides Alta Elementary, Kings Canyon Joint Unified also operates Reedley High (1,804 students), Orange Cove High (635 students), and Silas Bartsch (606 students). See the Kings Canyon Joint Unified district page for the complete list.