Enrollment
817
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Coyote Canyon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Coyote Canyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060795009122
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coyote Canyon Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.2:1
- large classes for California
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Coyote Canyon Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coyote Canyon Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
School address
District: Central Elementary · California
NCES ID 060795009122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coyote Canyon Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coyote Canyon Elementary
Coyote Canyon Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Rancho Cucamonga, California, enrolling 817 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.2:1 is larger than about 93% of California schools and 31% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 817 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #445.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rancho Cucamonga's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ruth Musser Middle (941 students): Coyote Canyon Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.2:1 vs 23:1).
Central Elementary also operates Ruth Musser Middle (941 students) and Cucamonga Middle (662 students) alongside Coyote Canyon 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 Coyote Canyon Elementary compares
Coyote Canyon 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 | 28.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,495
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 46.0%
African American 17.5%
Asian 17.1%
White 11.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Coyote Canyon Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Elementary, which includes Coyote Canyon Elementary.
$13,495
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 69.7%
Federal 12.2%
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 Coyote Canyon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Musser Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cucamonga Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dona Merced Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Gulch Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coyote Canyon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- 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
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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
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
Cucamonga Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 19.7:1 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 (~817 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Coyote Canyon Elementary
How many students attend Coyote Canyon Elementary?
Coyote Canyon Elementary has 817 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coyote Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coyote Canyon Elementary is 28.2:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coyote Canyon Elementary?
47.6% of students at Coyote Canyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coyote Canyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Coyote Canyon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coyote Canyon Elementary?
Coyote Canyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coyote Canyon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga?
By Resource Investment Index, Coyote Canyon Elementary ranks #5 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.
Is Coyote Canyon Elementary a good school?
Coyote Canyon Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Central Elementary?
Besides Coyote Canyon Elementary, Central Elementary also operates Ruth Musser Middle (941 students), Cucamonga Middle (662 students), and Dona Merced Elementary (547 students). See the Central Elementary district page for the complete list.
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