- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alameda, CA
Amelia Earhart Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Amelia Earhart 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 060177000043
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amelia Earhart Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Alameda · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Amelia Earhart Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amelia Earhart Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, CA.
School address
District: Alameda Unified · California
NCES ID 060177000043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Amelia Earhart Elementary held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 060177000043 · Alameda, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 24.9:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Alameda High (1,868 students)
Amelia Earhart Elementary held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Amelia Earhart Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alameda High
Alameda High
1,868 students
- Encinal Junior
Encinal Junior/Senior High
1,280 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle
971 students
- Will C. Wood M 613
Will C. Wood Middle
613 students
- This school 573
Amelia Earhart Elementary
573 students
- Frank Otis Ele 569
Frank Otis Elementary
569 students
What this shows Amelia Earhart Elementary reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amelia Earhart Elementary compares
Amelia Earhart 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 78% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,905
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 + 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
Asian 45.2%
Two or More 20.6%
White 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Amelia Earhart Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alameda Unified reports $16,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amelia Earhart Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Encinal Junior/Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Otis Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amelia Earhart Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Alameda
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
The Academy of Alameda
Standard public school
638 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Frank Otis Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Bay Farm
Standard public school
531 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Love Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Maya Lin
Standard public school
475 students 25:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 26.3:1 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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amelia Earhart Elementary
How many students attend Amelia Earhart Elementary?
Amelia Earhart Elementary has 573 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alameda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amelia Earhart Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Amelia Earhart Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amelia Earhart Elementary?
12.1% of students at Amelia Earhart Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amelia Earhart Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Amelia Earhart Elementary is Asian at 45.2% of enrollment, in Alameda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amelia Earhart Elementary?
Amelia Earhart 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 Amelia Earhart Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alameda?
By Resource Investment Index, Amelia Earhart Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, 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 Alameda on the city page.
What other schools are in Alameda Unified?
Besides Amelia Earhart Elementary, Alameda Unified also operates Alameda High (1,868 students), Encinal Junior/Senior High (1,280 students), and Lincoln Middle (971 students). See the Alameda Unified district page for the complete list.