- Enrollment
- 3,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clovis, CA
Clovis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clovis 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 060903007960
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clovis Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 21
- elementary schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clovis Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clovis Elementary ranks #7 of 21 elementary schools in Clovis, CA.
School address
District: Clovis Unified · California
NCES ID 060903007960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Clovis Elementary held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 060903007960 · Clovis, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 22.9:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Clovis East High (3,113 students)
Clovis Elementary held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Clovis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clovis East Hi
Clovis East High
3,113 students
- Clovis High
Clovis High
2,779 students
- Buchanan High
Buchanan High
2,551 students
- Clovis North H
Clovis North High
2,360 students
- Clovis West Hi
Clovis West High
2,184 students
- This school 709
Clovis Elementary
709 students
What this shows Clovis Elementary reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clovis Elementary compares
Clovis 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$15,101
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
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
White 38.3%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Clovis Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clovis Unified reports $15,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clovis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clovis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,779
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,551
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Clovis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dry Creek Elementary
Standard public school
939 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Cedarwood Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
818 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Red Bank Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Century Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 24.7:1 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 (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clovis Elementary
How many students attend Clovis Elementary?
Clovis Elementary has 709 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clovis, CA. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clovis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clovis Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clovis Elementary?
46.4% of students at Clovis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clovis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clovis Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in Clovis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clovis Elementary?
Clovis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Clovis Elementary rank among elementary schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Clovis Elementary ranks #7 of 21 elementary schools in Clovis, 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 Clovis on the city page.
What other schools are in Clovis Unified?
Besides Clovis Elementary, Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students), Clovis High (2,779 students), and Buchanan High (2,551 students). See the Clovis Unified district page for the complete list.