Enrollment
521
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arthur S. Dudley Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arthur S. Dudley Elementary
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Antelope, California, enrolling 521 students.
At 21.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 521 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 2,018 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,272.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 521 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Antelope's elementary schools, it stands alongside Antelope Meadows Elementary (731 students): Arthur S. Dudley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 24.4:1).
Center Joint Unified also operates Center High (1,312 students) and Oak Hill Elementary (700 students) alongside Arthur S. Dudley 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 Arthur S. Dudley Elementary compares
Arthur S. Dudley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,548
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Joint Unified, which includes Arthur S. Dudley Elementary.
$15,548
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 53.6%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 1,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Arthur S. Dudley Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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