- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central 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 060795000761
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
School address
District: Central Elementary · California
NCES ID 060795000761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Central Elementary held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 060795000761 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 24.2:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruth Musser Middle (941 students)
Central Elementary held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruth Musser Mi
Ruth Musser Middle
941 students
- Coyote Canyon
Coyote Canyon Elementary
817 students
- Cucamonga Midd
Cucamonga Middle
662 students
- Dona Merced El
Dona Merced Elementary
547 students
- Valle Vista El
Valle Vista Elementary
471 students
- This school
Central Elementary
436 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$15,077
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
White 11.2%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Central Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Elementary reports $15,077 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Musser Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coyote Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cucamonga Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dona Merced Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ruth Musser Middle
Standard public school
941 students 23:1 students per teacher
Terra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Coyote Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Los Amigos Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Dona Merced Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Valle Vista Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 26.2:1 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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary?
58.0% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Central Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, 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 Rancho Cucamonga on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Elementary?
Besides Central Elementary, Central Elementary also operates Ruth Musser Middle (941 students), Coyote Canyon Elementary (817 students), and Cucamonga Middle (662 students). See the Central Elementary district page for the complete list.