- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arbuckle, CA
Arbuckle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arbuckle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063036004734
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arbuckle Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Arbuckle · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Arbuckle Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arbuckle Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Arbuckle, CA.
School address
District: Pierce Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063036004734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Arbuckle Elementary held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 063036004734 · Arbuckle, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 23.2:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Pierce High (463 students)
Arbuckle Elementary held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Arbuckle Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arbuckle Elementary
604 students
- Pierce High
Pierce High
463 students
- Lloyd G. Johns
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High
321 students
- Grand Island E 49
Grand Island Elementary
49 students
- Arbuckle Alter 10
Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation)
10 students
What this shows Arbuckle Elementary reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arbuckle Elementary compares
Arbuckle 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
22.0%
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
$13,742
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 604 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
White 16.9%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Arbuckle Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pierce Joint Unified reports $13,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arbuckle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Island Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Arbuckle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arbuckle Elementary
How many students attend Arbuckle Elementary?
Arbuckle Elementary has 604 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arbuckle, CA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbuckle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arbuckle 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 Arbuckle Elementary?
62.9% of students at Arbuckle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arbuckle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arbuckle Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Arbuckle, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arbuckle Elementary?
Arbuckle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Arbuckle Elementary rank among public schools in Arbuckle?
By Resource Investment Index, Arbuckle Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Arbuckle, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pierce Joint Unified?
Besides Arbuckle Elementary, Pierce Joint Unified also operates Pierce High (463 students), Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High (321 students), and Grand Island Elementary (49 students). See the Pierce Joint Unified district page for the complete list.