- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chowchilla, CA
Alview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alview 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 060236000125
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alview Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Chowchilla · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for California
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Alview Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alview Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Chowchilla, CA.
School address
District: Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060236000125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Alview Elementary grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 060236000125 · Chowchilla, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 26.1:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Dairyland Elementary (216 students)
Alview Elementary grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Alview Elementary compares
Alview Elementary is a growing 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$14,670
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
White 33.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Alview Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary reports $14,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairyland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Chowchilla
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Merle L. Fuller Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Fairmead Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Stephens Elementary
Standard public school
217 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Dairyland Elementary
Standard public school
216 students 21.6:1 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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alview Elementary
How many students attend Alview Elementary?
Alview Elementary has 183 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chowchilla, CA. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alview Elementary is 26.1:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alview Elementary?
62.2% of students at Alview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alview Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Chowchilla, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alview Elementary?
Alview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Alview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chowchilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Alview Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Chowchilla, 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 Chowchilla on the city page.
What other schools are in Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary?
Besides Alview Elementary, Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary also operates Dairyland Elementary (216 students). See the Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary district page for the complete list.