Enrollment
494
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upland, CA
Citrus Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Citrus Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001609089
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citrus Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Upland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Citrus Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Upland, CA.
School address
District: Upland Unified · California
NCES ID 060001609089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Citrus Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Citrus Elementary
Citrus Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Upland, California, enrolling 494 students.
At 21.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 494 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #803.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (8%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Upland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pepper Tree Elementary (719 students): Citrus Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.5:1 vs 24.8:1).
Upland Unified also operates Upland High (2,797 students) and Pioneer Junior High (771 students) alongside Citrus 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 Citrus Elementary compares
Citrus 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$14,699
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 76.5%
White 8.3%
African American 7.1%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Citrus Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upland Unified, which includes Citrus Elementary.
$14,699
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 59.5%
Federal 10.2%
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 Citrus Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pepper Tree Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldy View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upland Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Citrus Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Upland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pepper Tree Elementary
Standard public school
719 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Baldy View Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Valencia Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Cabrillo Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
Standard public school
514 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 24.1:1 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 (~494 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Citrus Elementary
How many students attend Citrus Elementary?
Citrus Elementary has 494 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Elementary is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Citrus Elementary?
75.0% of students at Citrus Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Citrus Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Citrus Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Upland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citrus Elementary?
Citrus Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Citrus Elementary rank among elementary schools in Upland?
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Upland, 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 Upland on the city page.
Is Citrus Elementary a good school?
Citrus Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Upland Unified?
Besides Citrus Elementary, Upland Unified also operates Upland High (2,797 students), Pioneer Junior High (771 students), and Pepper Tree Elementary (719 students). See the Upland Unified district page for the complete list.
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