- Enrollment
- 2,755
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yucaipa, CA
Chapman Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chapman Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064356012266
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapman Heights Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Yucaipa · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapman Heights Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman Heights Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Yucaipa, CA.
School address
District: Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 064356012266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Chapman Heights Elementary held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 064356012266 · Yucaipa, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 23.9:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Yucaipa High (2,755 students)
Chapman Heights Elementary held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chapman Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yucaipa High
Yucaipa High
2,755 students
- Park View Midd 870
Park View Middle
870 students
- Mesa View Midd 717
Mesa View Middle
717 students
- Competitive Ed 717
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
717 students
- Wildwood Eleme 607
Wildwood Elementary
607 students
- This school 597
Chapman Heights Elementary
597 students
What this shows Chapman Heights Elementary reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chapman Heights Elementary compares
Chapman Heights 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$16,356
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
White 37.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Chapman Heights Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified reports $16,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chapman Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yucaipa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapman Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Yucaipa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Inland Leaders Charter
Standard public school
997 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
Standard public school
717 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Wildwood Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 27:1 students per teacher
Valley Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Calimesa Elementary
Standard public school
511 students 23.2:1 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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chapman Heights Elementary
How many students attend Chapman Heights Elementary?
Chapman Heights Elementary has 597 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yucaipa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapman Heights Elementary is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapman Heights Elementary?
39.5% of students at Chapman Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapman Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chapman Heights Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Yucaipa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapman Heights Elementary?
Chapman Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower 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 Chapman Heights Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yucaipa?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman Heights Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Yucaipa, 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 Yucaipa on the city page.
What other schools are in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified?
Besides Chapman Heights Elementary, Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified also operates Yucaipa High (2,755 students), Park View Middle (870 students), and Mesa View Middle (717 students). See the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified district page for the complete list.