- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rialto, CA
Charlotte N. Werner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte N. Werner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063237012308
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte N. Werner Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #11 of 16
- elementary schools in Rialto · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlotte N. Werner Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte N. Werner Elementary ranks #11 of 16 elementary schools in Rialto, CA.
School address
District: Rialto Unified · California
NCES ID 063237012308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Charlotte N. Werner Elementary shrank from 717 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 063237012308 · Rialto, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
739 enr · 23.8:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Rialto High (2,623 students)
Charlotte N. Werner Elementary shrank from 717 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Charlotte N. Werner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rialto High
Rialto High
2,623 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High
2,075 students
- Wilmer Amina C
Wilmer Amina Carter High
1,951 students
- William G. Jeh
William G. Jehue Middle
1,444 students
- Rialto Middle 1,017
Rialto Middle
1,017 students
- This school 739
Charlotte N. Werner Elementary
739 students
What this shows Charlotte N. Werner Elementary reports 739 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlotte N. Werner Elementary compares
Charlotte N. Werner Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
739
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
23.8:1
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
45.7%
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
$18,123
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.4%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 1.9%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Charlotte N. Werner Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rialto Unified reports $18,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlotte N. Werner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rialto High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilmer Amina Carter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William G. Jehue Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rialto Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte N. Werner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Rialto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sam V. Curtis Elementary
Standard public school
702 students 26:1 students per teacher
J.P. Kelley Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Samuel W. Simpson Elementary
Standard public school
638 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
George H. Dunn Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Helen L. Dollahan Elementary
Standard public school
608 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
J. Calvin Boyd Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 22.8:1 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 (~739 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte N. Werner Elementary
How many students attend Charlotte N. Werner Elementary?
Charlotte N. Werner Elementary has 739 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rialto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte N. Werner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte N. Werner Elementary is 23.8:1, 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 Charlotte N. Werner Elementary?
80.2% of students at Charlotte N. Werner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte N. Werner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte N. Werner Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in Rialto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte N. Werner Elementary?
Charlotte N. Werner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Charlotte N. Werner Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rialto?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte N. Werner Elementary ranks #11 of 16 elementary schools in Rialto, 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 Rialto on the city page.
What other schools are in Rialto Unified?
Besides Charlotte N. Werner Elementary, Rialto Unified also operates Rialto High (2,623 students), Eisenhower High (2,075 students), and Wilmer Amina Carter High (1,951 students). See the Rialto Unified district page for the complete list.