Enrollment
452
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cucamonga Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cucamonga Elementary
Cucamonga Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Rancho Cucamonga, California, enrolling 452 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,916 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #392.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rancho Cucamonga's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ruth Musser Middle (941 students): Cucamonga Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 23:1).
Cucamonga Elementary also operates Rancho Cucamonga Middle (770 students) and Ontario Center (585 students) alongside Cucamonga 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 Cucamonga Elementary compares
Cucamonga 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,081
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cucamonga Elementary, which includes Cucamonga Elementary.
$17,081
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.4%
State 13.3%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~452 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cucamonga Elementary a good school?
Cucamonga Elementary earns 34/100 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 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.
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