- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moreno Valley, CA
Armada Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Armada Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062580003863
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armada Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 29
- elementary schools in Moreno Valley · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Armada Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armada Elementary ranks #1 of 29 elementary schools in Moreno Valley, CA.
School address
District: Moreno Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062580003863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Armada Elementary shrank from 779 students in 2022-23 to 703 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 062580003863 · Moreno Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 19.5:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View High (2,699 students)
Armada Elementary shrank from 779 students in 2022-23 to 703 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Armada Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Hi
Valley View High
2,699 students
- Canyon Springs
Canyon Springs High
2,251 students
- Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley High
2,103 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,924 students
- Vista Heights
Vista Heights Middle
1,419 students
- This school 684
Armada Elementary
684 students
What this shows Armada Elementary reports 684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Armada Elementary compares
Armada Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.4%
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
$18,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.0%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 3.8%
White 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Armada Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moreno Valley Unified reports $18,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Armada Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Springs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreno Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Heights Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armada Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Moreno Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Butterfield Language Academy
Standard public school
963 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Lasselle Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Moreno Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 35.2:1 students per teacher
Rainbow Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
723 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Bear Valley Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
North Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 23.3:1 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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Armada Elementary
How many students attend Armada Elementary?
Armada Elementary has 684 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moreno Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armada Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Armada Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Armada Elementary?
79.1% of students at Armada Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armada Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Armada Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment, in Moreno Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armada Elementary?
Armada Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Armada Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moreno Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Armada Elementary ranks #1 of 29 elementary schools in Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Moreno Valley Unified?
Besides Armada Elementary, Moreno Valley Unified also operates Valley View High (2,699 students), Canyon Springs High (2,251 students), and Moreno Valley High (2,103 students). See the Moreno Valley Unified district page for the complete list.