Enrollment
442
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Bluff, CA
Antelope Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Antelope Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060276000201
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Antelope Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Red Bluff · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Antelope Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Antelope Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Red Bluff, CA.
School address
District: Antelope Elementary · California
NCES ID 060276000201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Antelope Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Antelope Elementary
Antelope Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Red Bluff, California, enrolling 442 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.7% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,563 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #889.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Antelope Elementary spends $12,529 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Red Bluff's elementary schools, it stands alongside William M. Metteer Elementary (458 students): Antelope Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.1:1 vs 20.8:1).
Antelope Elementary also operates Berrendos Middle (229 students) and Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) (97 students) alongside Antelope Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Antelope Elementary compares
Antelope Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$12,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Antelope Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Antelope Elementary, which includes Antelope Elementary.
$12,529
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 70.5%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Antelope Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrendos Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plum Valley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Antelope Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Red Bluff
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William M. Metteer Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Jackson Heights Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Bidwell Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Reeds Creek Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Bend Elementary
Standard public school
102 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
Standard public school
97 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Antelope Elementary
How many students attend Antelope Elementary?
Antelope Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Bluff, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Antelope Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Antelope Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Antelope Elementary?
54.7% of students at Antelope Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Antelope Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Antelope Elementary is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Red Bluff, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Antelope Elementary?
Antelope Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Antelope Elementary rank among elementary schools in Red Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Antelope Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Red Bluff, 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 Red Bluff on the city page.
Is Antelope Elementary a good school?
Antelope Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Antelope Elementary?
Besides Antelope Elementary, Antelope Elementary also operates Berrendos Middle (229 students), Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) (97 students), and Plum Valley Elementary (20 students). See the Antelope Elementary district page for the complete list.
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