Enrollment
519
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Temecula, CA
Crowne Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Crowne Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002811041
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crowne Hill Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 15
- elementary schools in Temecula · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Crowne Hill Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crowne Hill Elementary ranks #4 of 15 elementary schools in Temecula, CA.
School address
District: Temecula Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002811041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crowne Hill Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crowne Hill Elementary
Crowne Hill Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Temecula, California, enrolling 519 students.
At 22.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 519 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 1,323 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,082, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Temecula Valley Unified spends $12,879 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Temecula's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ysabel Barnett Elementary (753 students): Crowne Hill Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.6:1 vs 25.1:1).
Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students) and Great Oak High (2,946 students) alongside Crowne Hill 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 Crowne Hill Elementary compares
Crowne Hill 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 5.8%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Crowne Hill Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Temecula Valley Unified, which includes Crowne Hill Elementary.
$12,879
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 60.9%
Federal 7.3%
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 Crowne Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Temecula Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bella Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temecula Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crowne Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,136
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,946
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,739
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Temecula
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ysabel Barnett Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Temecula Luiseno Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Tony Tobin Elementary
Standard public school
718 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Nicolas Valley Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Vail Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Abby Reinke Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 20.7:1 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 (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crowne Hill Elementary
How many students attend Crowne Hill Elementary?
Crowne Hill Elementary has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Temecula, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crowne Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crowne Hill Elementary is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crowne Hill Elementary?
24.3% of students at Crowne Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crowne Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crowne Hill Elementary is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Temecula, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crowne Hill Elementary?
Crowne Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Crowne Hill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Temecula?
By Resource Investment Index, Crowne Hill Elementary ranks #4 of 15 elementary schools in Temecula, 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 Temecula on the city page.
Is Crowne Hill Elementary a good school?
Crowne Hill Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Temecula Valley Unified?
Besides Crowne Hill Elementary, Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students), Great Oak High (2,946 students), and Temecula Valley High (2,739 students). See the Temecula Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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