- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alturas, CA
Alturas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alturas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062519003762
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alturas Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Alturas · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for California
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alturas Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alturas Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Alturas, CA.
School address
District: Modoc Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062519003762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Alturas Elementary shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 062519003762 · Alturas, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 14.5:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Modoc High (245 students)
Alturas Elementary shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alturas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alturas Elementary
333 students
- Modoc High
Modoc High
245 students
- Modoc Middle
Modoc Middle
172 students
- Warner High 13
Warner High
13 students
- State Line Ele 3
State Line Elementary
3 students
- High Desert Co 3
High Desert Community Day
3 students
What this shows Alturas Elementary reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alturas Elementary compares
Alturas 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$15,958
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Alturas Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Modoc Joint Unified reports $15,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alturas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modoc High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Modoc Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner High | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| State Line Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Desert Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alturas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alturas Elementary
How many students attend Alturas Elementary?
Alturas Elementary has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alturas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alturas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alturas Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% lower 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 Alturas Elementary?
63.0% of students at Alturas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alturas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alturas Elementary is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Alturas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alturas Elementary?
Alturas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Alturas Elementary rank among public schools in Alturas?
By Resource Investment Index, Alturas Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Alturas, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alturas on the city page.
What other schools are in Modoc Joint Unified?
Besides Alturas Elementary, Modoc Joint Unified also operates Modoc High (245 students), Modoc Middle (172 students), and Warner High (13 students). See the Modoc Joint Unified district page for the complete list.