Enrollment
639
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dapplegray Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dapplegray Elementary
Dapplegray Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rolling Hills Estates, California, enrolling 639 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.4% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the California average.
Enrollment of 639 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 719 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Rolling Hills Estates's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rancho Vista Elementary (329 students): Dapplegray Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.6:1 vs 21.9:1).
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students) and Palos Verdes High (1,484 students) alongside Dapplegray 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 Dapplegray Elementary compares
Dapplegray 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,775
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, which includes Dapplegray Elementary.
$14,775
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.2%
State 39.0%
Federal 5.7%
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 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
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Rolling Hills Estates on the city page.
Is Dapplegray Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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