- Enrollment
- 2,755
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yucaipa, CA
Calimesa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Calimesa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064356007042
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calimesa Elementary earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Yucaipa · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Calimesa Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calimesa Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Yucaipa, CA.
School address
District: Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 064356007042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Calimesa Elementary held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 064356007042 · Yucaipa, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 23.2:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Yucaipa High (2,755 students)
Calimesa Elementary held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Calimesa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yucaipa High
Yucaipa High
2,755 students
- Park View Midd 870
Park View Middle
870 students
- Mesa View Midd 717
Mesa View Middle
717 students
- Competitive Ed 717
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
717 students
- Wildwood Eleme 607
Wildwood Elementary
607 students
- This school 511
Calimesa Elementary
511 students
What this shows Calimesa Elementary reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calimesa Elementary compares
Calimesa 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 | 65.7% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 44% | - | - |
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.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
47.7%
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
$16,356
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 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.2%
White 25.2%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Calimesa Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified reports $16,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calimesa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yucaipa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calimesa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Yucaipa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Inland Leaders Charter
Standard public school
997 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
Standard public school
717 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Wildwood Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Chapman Heights Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 27:1 students per teacher
Valley Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 25.9:1 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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calimesa Elementary
How many students attend Calimesa Elementary?
Calimesa Elementary has 511 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yucaipa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calimesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Calimesa 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 Calimesa Elementary?
65.7% of students at Calimesa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calimesa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Calimesa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.2% of enrollment, in Yucaipa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calimesa Elementary?
Calimesa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Calimesa Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yucaipa?
By Resource Investment Index, Calimesa Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Yucaipa, 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 Yucaipa on the city page.
What other schools are in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified?
Besides Calimesa Elementary, Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified also operates Yucaipa High (2,755 students), Park View Middle (870 students), and Mesa View Middle (717 students). See the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified district page for the complete list.