- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 35.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alta Loma, CA
Alta Loma Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alta Loma Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060216000093
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Loma Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Alta Loma · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Loma Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Loma Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Alta Loma, CA.
School address
District: Alta Loma Elementary · California
NCES ID 060216000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Alta Loma Elementary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060216000093 · Alta Loma, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 20.5:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Vineyard Junior High (933 students)
Alta Loma Elementary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alta Loma Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vineyard Junio
Vineyard Junior High
933 students
- Alta Loma Juni
Alta Loma Junior High
831 students
- Floyd M. Stork
Floyd M. Stork Elementary
642 students
- Banyan Element
Banyan Elementary
572 students
- Deer Canyon El
Deer Canyon Elementary
496 students
- This school 328
Alta Loma Elementary
328 students
What this shows Alta Loma Elementary reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Loma Elementary compares
Alta Loma 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$14,312
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
White 19.5%
Asian 8.8%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Alta Loma Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alta Loma Elementary reports $14,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Loma Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta Loma Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd M. Stork Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banyan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Canyon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Loma Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Alta Loma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Floyd M. Stork Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Banyan Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Caryn Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 24:1 students per teacher
Deer Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Victoria Groves Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 18.8:1 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Loma Elementary
How many students attend Alta Loma Elementary?
Alta Loma Elementary has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alta Loma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Loma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Loma Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Loma Elementary?
41.8% of students at Alta Loma Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Loma Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alta Loma Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment, in Alta Loma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Loma Elementary?
Alta Loma Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Loma Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alta Loma?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Loma Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Alta Loma, 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 Alta Loma on the city page.
What other schools are in Alta Loma Elementary?
Besides Alta Loma Elementary, Alta Loma Elementary also operates Vineyard Junior High (933 students), Alta Loma Junior High (831 students), and Floyd M. Stork Elementary (642 students). See the Alta Loma Elementary district page for the complete list.