- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Caryn Elementary held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 061296009365 · Alta Loma, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 24:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students)
Caryn Elementary held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Caryn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Day Creek Inte
Day Creek Intermediate
1,326 students
- Etiwanda Inter
Etiwanda Intermediate
1,181 students
- Heritage Inter
Heritage Intermediate
1,175 students
- Summit Interme
Summit Intermediate
1,065 students
- John L. Golden
John L. Golden Elementary
916 students
- This school
Caryn Elementary
553 students
What this shows Caryn Elementary reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caryn Elementary compares
Caryn 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,499
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Etiwanda Elementary reports $14,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,181
- 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
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 (~553 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.