- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 35.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alta Loma, CA
Carnelian Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carnelian Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060216000095
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carnelian Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Alta Loma · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carnelian Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carnelian Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Alta Loma, CA.
School address
District: Alta Loma Elementary · California
NCES ID 060216000095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Carnelian Elementary held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 060216000095 · Alta Loma, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 24.5:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Vineyard Junior High (933 students)
Carnelian Elementary held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carnelian Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vineyard Junio
Vineyard Junior High
933 students
- Alta Loma Juni
Alta Loma Junior High
831 students
- Floyd M. Stork
Floyd M. Stork Elementary
642 students
- Banyan Element
Banyan Elementary
572 students
- Deer Canyon El
Deer Canyon Elementary
496 students
- This school
Carnelian Elementary
441 students
What this shows Carnelian Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carnelian Elementary compares
Carnelian 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$14,312
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
White 28.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.4%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Carnelian Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alta Loma Elementary reports $14,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carnelian Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta Loma Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd M. Stork Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banyan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deer Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carnelian Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Alta Loma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Floyd M. Stork Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Banyan Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Caryn Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 24:1 students per teacher
Deer Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Victoria Groves Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 18.8:1 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carnelian Elementary
How many students attend Carnelian Elementary?
Carnelian Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alta Loma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carnelian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carnelian Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carnelian Elementary?
35.6% of students at Carnelian Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carnelian Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carnelian Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Alta Loma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carnelian Elementary?
Carnelian Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Carnelian Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alta Loma?
By Resource Investment Index, Carnelian Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Alta Loma, 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 Alta Loma on the city page.
What other schools are in Alta Loma Elementary?
Besides Carnelian Elementary, Alta Loma Elementary also operates Vineyard Junior High (933 students), Alta Loma Junior High (831 students), and Floyd M. Stork Elementary (642 students). See the Alta Loma Elementary district page for the complete list.