Enrollment
347
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Antelope, CA
Cyril Spinelli Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cyril Spinelli Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060790007664
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cyril Spinelli Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Antelope · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cyril Spinelli Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cyril Spinelli Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Antelope, CA.
School address
District: Center Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060790007664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cyril Spinelli Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cyril Spinelli Elementary
Cyril Spinelli Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Antelope, California, enrolling 347 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger 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.
Enrollment of 347 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,424 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,359, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Antelope's elementary schools, it stands alongside Antelope Meadows Elementary (731 students): Cyril Spinelli Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.8:1 vs 24.4:1).
Center Joint Unified also operates Center High (1,312 students) and Oak Hill Elementary (700 students) alongside Cyril Spinelli 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 Cyril Spinelli Elementary compares
Cyril Spinelli 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$15,548
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
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 37.8%
White 29.1%
African American 11.5%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 9.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Cyril Spinelli Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Joint Unified, which includes Cyril Spinelli Elementary.
$15,548
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 53.6%
Federal 14.2%
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 Cyril Spinelli Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson C. Riles Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Country Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur S. Dudley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cyril Spinelli Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Antelope
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Antelope Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Barrett Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
North Country Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Olive Grove Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 21.7:1 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 (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cyril Spinelli Elementary
How many students attend Cyril Spinelli Elementary?
Cyril Spinelli Elementary has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Antelope, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cyril Spinelli Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cyril Spinelli Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cyril Spinelli Elementary?
63.6% of students at Cyril Spinelli Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cyril Spinelli Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cyril Spinelli Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment, in Antelope, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cyril Spinelli Elementary?
Cyril Spinelli Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Cyril Spinelli Elementary rank among elementary schools in Antelope?
By Resource Investment Index, Cyril Spinelli Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Antelope, 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 Antelope on the city page.
Is Cyril Spinelli Elementary a good school?
Cyril Spinelli Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Center Joint Unified?
Besides Cyril Spinelli Elementary, Center Joint Unified also operates Center High (1,312 students), Oak Hill Elementary (700 students), and Wilson C. Riles Middle (682 students). See the Center Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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