- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverbank, CA
California Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for California Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006105114
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Avenue Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Riverbank · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
California Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Riverbank, CA.
School address
District: Riverbank Unified · California
NCES ID 060006105114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
California Avenue Elementary held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 060006105114 · Riverbank, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 20.8:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbank High (744 students)
California Avenue Elementary held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
California Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbank High
Riverbank High
744 students
- Riverbank Lang
Riverbank Language Academy
557 students
- Cardozo Middle
Cardozo Middle
544 students
- This school
California Avenue Elementary
540 students
- Mesa Verde Ele
Mesa Verde Elementary
529 students
- Adelante High 40
Adelante High
40 students
What this shows California Avenue Elementary reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How California Avenue Elementary compares
California Avenue 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.8%
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
$16,613
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.6%
White 7.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, California Avenue Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Riverbank Unified reports $16,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverbank Language Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cardozo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Verde Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adelante High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Riverbank
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about California Avenue Elementary
How many students attend California Avenue Elementary?
California Avenue Elementary has 540 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverbank, CA. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at California Avenue Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 California Avenue Elementary?
60.2% of students at California Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at California Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in Riverbank, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Avenue Elementary?
California Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 California Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Riverbank?
By Resource Investment Index, California Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Riverbank, 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 Riverbank on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverbank Unified?
Besides California Avenue Elementary, Riverbank Unified also operates Riverbank High (744 students), Riverbank Language Academy (557 students), and Cardozo Middle (544 students). See the Riverbank Unified district page for the complete list.