- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Dapplegray Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dapplegray Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062970008039
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dapplegray Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rolling Hills Estates · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dapplegray Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dapplegray Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rolling Hills Estates, CA.
School address
District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062970008039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Dapplegray Elementary held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 062970008039 · Rolling Hills Estates, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 24.6:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students)
Dapplegray Elementary held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dapplegray Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palos Verdes P
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
2,075 students
- Palos Verdes H
Palos Verdes High
1,484 students
- Ridgecrest Int
Ridgecrest Intermediate
881 students
- Palos Verdes I 735
Palos Verdes Intermediate
735 students
- Miraleste Inte 720
Miraleste Intermediate
720 students
- This school 639
Dapplegray Elementary
639 students
What this shows Dapplegray Elementary reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dapplegray Elementary compares
Dapplegray 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,998
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
Asian 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 14.4%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Dapplegray Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified reports $14,998 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dapplegray Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miraleste Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dapplegray Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,484
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Rolling Hills Estates
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dapplegray Elementary
How many students attend Dapplegray Elementary?
Dapplegray Elementary has 639 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dapplegray Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dapplegray Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dapplegray Elementary?
6.4% of students at Dapplegray Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dapplegray Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dapplegray Elementary is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dapplegray Elementary?
Dapplegray Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Dapplegray Elementary rank among public schools in Rolling Hills Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Dapplegray Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified?
Besides Dapplegray Elementary, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students), Palos Verdes High (1,484 students), and Ridgecrest Intermediate (881 students). See the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.