Enrollment
495
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carmen Dragon Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carmen Dragon Elementary
Carmen Dragon Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Antioch, California, enrolling 495 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 495 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 1,716 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,076.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (32%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Antioch's elementary schools, it stands alongside Muir (John) Elementary (660 students): Carmen Dragon Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.8:1 vs 22.8:1).
Antioch Unified also operates Deer Valley High (1,812 students) and Antioch High (1,776 students) alongside Carmen Dragon 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 Carmen Dragon Elementary compares
Carmen Dragon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,485
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Antioch Unified, which includes Carmen Dragon Elementary.
$15,485
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 60.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Carmen Dragon Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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