- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmel, CA
Carmel Child Development Center
Federal NCES profile for Carmel Child Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060753013242
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmel Child Development Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Carmel · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmel Child Development Center has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Child Development Center ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Carmel, CA.
School address
District: Carmel Unified · California
NCES ID 060753013242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
27 on latest CCD 060753013242 · Carmel, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 27:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmel High (780 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 public schools in Carmel. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carmel Child Development Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmel High
Carmel High
780 students
- Carmel Middle
Carmel Middle
468 students
- Tularcitos Ele
Tularcitos Elementary
447 students
- Carmel River E
Carmel River Elementary
400 students
- Captain Cooper 47
Captain Cooper Elementary
47 students
- This school 27
Carmel Child Development Center
27 students
What this shows Carmel Child Development Center reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmel Child Development Center compares
Carmel Child Development Center vs California and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$33,741
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Carmel Unified reports $33,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carmel Child Development Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carmel Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tularcitos Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carmel River Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Captain Cooper Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmel Child Development Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Carmel
1 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 (~27 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmel Child Development Center
How many students attend Carmel Child Development Center?
Carmel Child Development Center has 27 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carmel, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel Child Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel Child Development Center is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmel Child Development Center?
18.5% of students at Carmel Child Development Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmel Child Development Center?
Carmel Child Development Center 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 Carmel Child Development Center rank among public schools in Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Child Development Center ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Carmel, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carmel on the city page.
What other schools are in Carmel Unified?
Besides Carmel Child Development Center, Carmel Unified also operates Carmel High (780 students), Carmel Middle (468 students), and Tularcitos Elementary (447 students). See the Carmel Unified district page for the complete list.