- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Cucamonga Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cucamonga Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061630001110
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cucamonga Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cucamonga Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cucamonga Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
School address
District: Cucamonga Elementary · California
NCES ID 061630001110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Cucamonga Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 061630001110 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 19.7:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho Cucamonga Middle (770 students)
Cucamonga Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cucamonga Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho Cucamon
Rancho Cucamonga Middle
770 students
- Ontario Center
Ontario Center
585 students
- Los Amigos Ele
Los Amigos Elementary
550 students
- This school
Cucamonga Elementary
452 students
What this shows Cucamonga Elementary reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cucamonga Elementary compares
Cucamonga 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$20,970
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.8%
African American 13.3%
White 10.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Cucamonga Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cucamonga Elementary reports $20,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cucamonga Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cucamonga Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ontario Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Amigos Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cucamonga Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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
Coyote Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 28.2:1 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
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cucamonga Elementary
How many students attend Cucamonga Elementary?
Cucamonga Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cucamonga Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cucamonga Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cucamonga Elementary?
63.6% of students at Cucamonga Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cucamonga Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cucamonga Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cucamonga Elementary?
Cucamonga Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cucamonga Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga?
By Resource Investment Index, Cucamonga Elementary ranks #2 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 Cucamonga Elementary?
Besides Cucamonga Elementary, Cucamonga Elementary also operates Rancho Cucamonga Middle (770 students), Ontario Center (585 students), and Los Amigos Elementary (550 students). See the Cucamonga Elementary district page for the complete list.