Enrollment
488
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How April Lane Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at April Lane Elementary
April Lane Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Yuba City, California, enrolling 488 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 488 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 2,161 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,517.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Yuba City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Andros Karperos (1,181 students): April Lane Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.4:1 vs 21.5:1).
Yuba City Unified also operates River Valley High (1,695 students) and Yuba City High (1,678 students) alongside April Lane 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 April Lane Elementary compares
April Lane 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,333
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yuba City Unified, which includes April Lane Elementary.
$15,333
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 66.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 1,695
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~488 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is April Lane Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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