- Enrollment
- 1,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Antelope, CA
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arthur S. Dudley 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 060790007663
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Antelope · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur S. Dudley Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Antelope, CA.
School address
District: Center Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060790007663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary shrank from 606 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 060790007663 · Antelope, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 21.7:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Center High (1,312 students)
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary shrank from 606 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center High
Center High
1,312 students
- Oak Hill Eleme
Oak Hill Elementary
700 students
- Wilson C. Rile
Wilson C. Riles Middle
682 students
- North Country
North Country Elementary
563 students
- This school 521
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary
521 students
- Cyril Spinelli 347
Cyril Spinelli Elementary
347 students
What this shows Arthur S. Dudley Elementary reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur S. Dudley Elementary compares
Arthur S. Dudley 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
60.8%
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
$16,517
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 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
African American 21.5%
Asian 17.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 29.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Arthur S. Dudley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center Joint Unified reports $16,517 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arthur S. Dudley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson C. Riles Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Country Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyril Spinelli Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur S. Dudley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Antelope
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Antelope Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Barrett Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
North Country Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Olive Grove Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Cyril Spinelli Elementary
Standard public school
347 students 24.8:1 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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arthur S. Dudley Elementary
How many students attend Arthur S. Dudley Elementary?
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Antelope, CA. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur S. Dudley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur S. Dudley Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arthur S. Dudley Elementary?
63.9% of students at Arthur S. Dudley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur S. Dudley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arthur S. Dudley Elementary is White at 29.6% of enrollment, in Antelope, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur S. Dudley Elementary?
Arthur S. Dudley 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 Arthur S. Dudley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Antelope?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur S. Dudley Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Antelope, 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 Antelope on the city page.
What other schools are in Center Joint Unified?
Besides Arthur S. Dudley Elementary, Center Joint Unified also operates Center High (1,312 students), Oak Hill Elementary (700 students), and Wilson C. Riles Middle (682 students). See the Center Joint Unified district page for the complete list.