Enrollment
553
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alta Loma, CA
Caryn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Caryn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061296009365
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caryn Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Alta Loma · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Caryn Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caryn Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Alta Loma, CA.
School address
District: Etiwanda Elementary · California
NCES ID 061296009365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caryn Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caryn Elementary
Caryn Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Alta Loma, California, enrolling 553 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 553 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,387 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #176.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Etiwanda Elementary spends $13,164 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Alta Loma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary (878 students): Caryn Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24:1 vs 26.6:1).
Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students) and Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students) alongside Caryn 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 Caryn Elementary compares
Caryn 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,164
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 41.6%
Asian 23.9%
White 22.4%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Caryn Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Etiwanda Elementary, which includes Caryn Elementary.
$13,164
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 61.0%
Federal 8.3%
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 Caryn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Creek Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etiwanda Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L. Golden Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caryn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
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
Hermosa Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 22.1:1 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 (~553 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Caryn Elementary
How many students attend Caryn Elementary?
Caryn Elementary has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alta Loma, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caryn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Caryn Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caryn Elementary?
27.6% of students at Caryn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caryn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Caryn Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment, in Alta Loma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caryn Elementary?
Caryn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caryn Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alta Loma?
By Resource Investment Index, Caryn Elementary ranks #1 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.
Is Caryn Elementary a good school?
Caryn Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Etiwanda Elementary?
Besides Caryn Elementary, Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students), Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students), and Heritage Intermediate (1,175 students). See the Etiwanda Elementary district page for the complete list.
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