- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redlands, CA
Crafton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Crafton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063207004933
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crafton Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Redlands · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crafton Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crafton Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Redlands, CA.
School address
District: Redlands Unified · California
NCES ID 063207004933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Crafton Elementary held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 063207004933 · Redlands, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 22.4:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Redlands Senior High (2,189 students)
Crafton Elementary held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Crafton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redlands Senio
Redlands Senior High
2,189 students
- Citrus Valley
Citrus Valley High
2,110 students
- Redlands East
Redlands East Valley High
1,845 students
- Cope Middle
Cope Middle
1,191 students
- Beattie Middle
Beattie Middle
1,072 students
- This school 694
Crafton Elementary
694 students
What this shows Crafton Elementary reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crafton Elementary compares
Crafton 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$17,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
White 27.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.9%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Crafton Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Redlands Unified reports $17,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crafton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Citrus Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redlands East Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cope Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beattie Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crafton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,845
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Redlands
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smiley Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mission Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Lugonia Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Kingsbury Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Judson & Brown Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 23:1 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 (~694 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crafton Elementary
How many students attend Crafton Elementary?
Crafton Elementary has 694 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redlands, CA. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crafton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crafton Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crafton Elementary?
48.8% of students at Crafton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crafton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crafton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Redlands, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crafton Elementary?
Crafton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Crafton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Crafton Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Redlands, 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 Redlands on the city page.
What other schools are in Redlands Unified?
Besides Crafton Elementary, Redlands Unified also operates Redlands Senior High (2,189 students), Citrus Valley High (2,110 students), and Redlands East Valley High (1,845 students). See the Redlands Unified district page for the complete list.