- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chowchilla, CA
Dairyland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dairyland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060236000126
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dairyland Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Chowchilla · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dairyland Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dairyland Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Chowchilla, CA.
School address
District: Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060236000126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Dairyland Elementary shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 060236000126 · Chowchilla, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 21.6:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Alview Elementary (183 students)
Dairyland Elementary shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Dairyland Elementary compares
Dairyland Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.3%
White 33.3%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Dairyland Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary reports $14,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dairyland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dairyland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Chowchilla
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Merle L. Fuller Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Fairmead Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Stephens Elementary
Standard public school
217 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Alview Elementary
Standard public school
183 students 26.1:1 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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dairyland Elementary
How many students attend Dairyland Elementary?
Dairyland Elementary has 216 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chowchilla, CA. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dairyland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dairyland Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dairyland Elementary?
64.3% of students at Dairyland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dairyland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dairyland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment, in Chowchilla, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dairyland Elementary?
Dairyland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Dairyland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chowchilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Dairyland Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Chowchilla, 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 Chowchilla on the city page.
What other schools are in Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary?
Besides Dairyland Elementary, Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary also operates Alview Elementary (183 students). See the Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary district page for the complete list.