- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Coyote Canyon Elementary grew from 771 students in 2022-23 to 815 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 060795009122 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 28.2:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruth Musser Middle (941 students)
Coyote Canyon Elementary grew from 771 students in 2022-23 to 815 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Coyote Canyon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruth Musser Mi
Ruth Musser Middle
941 students
- This school
Coyote Canyon Elementary
817 students
- Cucamonga Midd
Cucamonga Middle
662 students
- Dona Merced El
Dona Merced Elementary
547 students
- Valle Vista El
Valle Vista Elementary
471 students
- Bear Gulch Ele
Bear Gulch Elementary
443 students
What this shows Coyote Canyon Elementary reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coyote Canyon Elementary compares
Coyote Canyon Elementary is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,077
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
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.
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
District finance for Central Elementary reports $15,077 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~817 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 815 (2023-24), up 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.