- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Antelope, CA
Antelope Meadows Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Antelope Meadows Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061149010268
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Antelope Meadows Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Antelope · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Antelope Meadows Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Antelope Meadows Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Antelope, CA.
School address
District: Dry Creek Joint Elementary · California
NCES ID 061149010268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Antelope Meadows Elementary held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 061149010268 · Antelope, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 24.4:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Antelope Crossing Middle (1,051 students)
Antelope Meadows Elementary held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Antelope Meadows Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antelope Cross
Antelope Crossing Middle
1,051 students
- Silverado Midd
Silverado Middle
1,010 students
- Creekview Ranc
Creekview Ranch
838 students
- Coyote Ridge E
Coyote Ridge Elementary
815 students
- This school
Antelope Meadows Elementary
731 students
- Heritage Oak E
Heritage Oak Elementary
638 students
What this shows Antelope Meadows Elementary reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Antelope Meadows Elementary compares
Antelope Meadows 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$12,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 731 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Two or More 16.0%
Asian 10.5%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Antelope Meadows Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dry Creek Joint Elementary reports $12,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Antelope Meadows Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Crossing Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverado Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview Ranch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coyote Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Oak Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Antelope Meadows Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Antelope
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Barrett Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
North Country Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Olive Grove Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Cyril Spinelli Elementary
Standard public school
347 students 24.8:1 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 (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Antelope Meadows Elementary
How many students attend Antelope Meadows Elementary?
Antelope Meadows Elementary has 731 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Antelope, CA. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Antelope Meadows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Antelope Meadows Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Antelope Meadows Elementary?
43.7% of students at Antelope Meadows Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Antelope Meadows Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Antelope Meadows Elementary is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Antelope, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Antelope Meadows Elementary?
Antelope Meadows Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Antelope Meadows Elementary rank among elementary schools in Antelope?
By Resource Investment Index, Antelope Meadows Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Antelope, 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 Antelope on the city page.
What other schools are in Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
Besides Antelope Meadows Elementary, Dry Creek Joint Elementary also operates Antelope Crossing Middle (1,051 students), Silverado Middle (1,010 students), and Creekview Ranch (838 students). See the Dry Creek Joint Elementary district page for the complete list.