- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Antioch, CA
Carmen Dragon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carmen Dragon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060285010752
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmen Dragon Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 17
- elementary schools in Antioch · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmen Dragon Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmen Dragon Elementary ranks #6 of 17 elementary schools in Antioch, CA.
School address
District: Antioch Unified · California
NCES ID 060285010752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Carmen Dragon Elementary grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 060285010752 · Antioch, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 24.8:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Valley High (1,812 students)
Carmen Dragon Elementary grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carmen Dragon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High
1,812 students
- Antioch High
Antioch High
1,776 students
- Park Middle
Park Middle
1,055 students
- Dallas Ranch M
Dallas Ranch Middle
795 students
- Orchard Park
Orchard Park
751 students
- This school 495
Carmen Dragon Elementary
495 students
What this shows Carmen Dragon Elementary reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmen Dragon Elementary compares
Carmen Dragon Elementary is a growing 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$17,751
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
African American 31.3%
Asian 17.6%
White 11.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Carmen Dragon Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Antioch Unified reports $17,751 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carmen Dragon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Antioch High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dallas Ranch Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmen Dragon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Antioch
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Muir (John) Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Rocketship Delta Prep
Standard public school
540 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
Marsh Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Lone Tree Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Mission Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Diablo Vista Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 21.6:1 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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmen Dragon Elementary
How many students attend Carmen Dragon Elementary?
Carmen Dragon Elementary has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Antioch, CA. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen Dragon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmen Dragon Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmen Dragon Elementary?
57.0% of students at Carmen Dragon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmen Dragon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carmen Dragon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 32.3% of enrollment, in Antioch, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmen Dragon Elementary?
Carmen Dragon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Carmen Dragon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Antioch?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmen Dragon Elementary ranks #6 of 17 elementary schools in Antioch, 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 Antioch on the city page.
What other schools are in Antioch Unified?
Besides Carmen Dragon Elementary, Antioch Unified also operates Deer Valley High (1,812 students), Antioch High (1,776 students), and Park Middle (1,055 students). See the Antioch Unified district page for the complete list.