Enrollment
788
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Patterson, CA
Apricot Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Apricot Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063003011495
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apricot Valley Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Patterson · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Apricot Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apricot Valley Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Patterson, CA.
School address
District: Patterson Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063003011495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apricot Valley Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Apricot Valley Elementary
Apricot Valley Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Patterson, California, enrolling 788 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 788 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,304 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,047, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Patterson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Walnut Grove Elementary (744 students): Apricot Valley Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.2:1 vs 23.3:1).
Patterson Joint Unified also operates Patterson High (1,830 students) and Creekside Middle (907 students) alongside Apricot Valley 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 Apricot Valley Elementary compares
Apricot Valley 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$14,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
Two or More 9.5%
White 9.0%
African American 7.1%
Asian 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Apricot Valley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Patterson Joint Unified, which includes Apricot Valley Elementary.
$14,988
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 63.9%
Federal 8.9%
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 Apricot Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northmead Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apricot Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Patterson
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~788 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Apricot Valley Elementary
How many students attend Apricot Valley Elementary?
Apricot Valley Elementary has 788 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Patterson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apricot Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Apricot Valley Elementary is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apricot Valley Elementary?
56.3% of students at Apricot Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apricot Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Apricot Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Patterson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apricot Valley Elementary?
Apricot Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Apricot Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Patterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Apricot Valley Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Patterson, 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 Patterson on the city page.
Is Apricot Valley Elementary a good school?
Apricot Valley Elementary earns 16/100 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 Patterson Joint Unified?
Besides Apricot Valley Elementary, Patterson Joint Unified also operates Patterson High (1,830 students), Creekside Middle (907 students), and Walnut Grove Elementary (744 students). See the Patterson Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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