Enrollment
440
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, CA
Coyote Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Coyote Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062706004081
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coyote Hills Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Coyote Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coyote Hills Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Newark, CA.
School address
District: Newark Unified · California
NCES ID 062706004081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coyote Hills Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coyote Hills Elementary
Coyote Hills Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Newark, California, enrolling 440 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,318 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Newark's elementary schools, it stands alongside John F. Kennedy Elementary (455 students): Coyote Hills Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.4:1 vs 25.3:1).
Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students) and Newark Junior High (980 students) alongside Coyote Hills 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 Hills Elementary compares
Coyote Hills 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$14,703
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 60.3%
Asian 20.8%
Two or More 9.4%
White 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Coyote Hills Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Unified, which includes Coyote Hills Elementary.
$14,703
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 36.7%
Federal 11.3%
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 Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newark Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birch Grove Primary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| August Schilling Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coyote Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Birch Grove Primary
Standard public school
409 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
August Schilling Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Birch Grove Intermediate
Standard public school
289 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
286 students 20.4:1 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 (~440 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Coyote Hills Elementary
How many students attend Coyote Hills Elementary?
Coyote Hills Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coyote Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coyote Hills Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coyote Hills Elementary?
45.0% of students at Coyote Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coyote Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Coyote Hills Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Newark, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coyote Hills Elementary?
Coyote Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Coyote Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Coyote Hills Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Newark, 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 Newark on the city page.
Is Coyote Hills Elementary a good school?
Coyote Hills Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of 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 Newark Unified?
Besides Coyote Hills Elementary, Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students), Newark Junior High (980 students), and John F. Kennedy Elementary (455 students). See the Newark Unified district page for the complete list.
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