- Enrollment
- 1,695
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yuba City, CA
April Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for April Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064347007029
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
April Lane Elementary earns 19/100 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.
- #13 of 13
- elementary schools in Yuba City · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
April Lane Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, April Lane Elementary ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Yuba City, CA.
School address
District: Yuba City Unified · California
NCES ID 064347007029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
April Lane Elementary held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 064347007029 · Yuba City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 24.4:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: River Valley High (1,695 students)
April Lane Elementary held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
April Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Valley H
River Valley High
1,695 students
- Yuba City High
Yuba City High
1,678 students
- Andros Karpero
Andros Karperos
1,181 students
- Riverbend Elem
Riverbend Elementary
914 students
- Butte Vista El
Butte Vista Elementary
853 students
- This school 488
April Lane Elementary
488 students
What this shows April Lane Elementary reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How April Lane Elementary compares
April Lane 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 | 74.1% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 47% | - | - |
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.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
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
23.4%
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
$16,452
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
Asian 32.2%
White 11.3%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, April Lane Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Yuba City Unified reports $16,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How April Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yuba City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andros Karperos | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butte Vista Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to April Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,678
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Yuba City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Andros Karperos
Standard public school
1,181 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Riverbend Elementary
Standard public school
914 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Butte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
853 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Tierra Buena Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Barry Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Lincrest Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 20.5:1 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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about April Lane Elementary
How many students attend April Lane Elementary?
April Lane Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yuba City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at April Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at April Lane 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 April Lane Elementary?
74.1% of students at April Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of April Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at April Lane Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment, in Yuba City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for April Lane Elementary?
April Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 April Lane Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yuba City?
By Resource Investment Index, April Lane Elementary ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Yuba City, 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 Yuba City on the city page.
What other schools are in Yuba City Unified?
Besides April Lane Elementary, Yuba City Unified also operates River Valley High (1,695 students), Yuba City High (1,678 students), and Andros Karperos (1,181 students). See the Yuba City Unified district page for the complete list.