- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · King City, CA
Del Rey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Del Rey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061968009146
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Rey Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in King City · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Rey Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Rey Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in King City, CA.
School address
District: King City Union · California
NCES ID 061968009146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Del Rey Elementary held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 061968009146 · King City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 23.7:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Chalone Peaks Middle (854 students)
Del Rey Elementary held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Del Rey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chalone Peaks
Chalone Peaks Middle
854 students
- This school
Del Rey Elementary
639 students
- Santa Lucia El
Santa Lucia Elementary
637 students
- King City Arts
King City Arts Magnet
424 students
What this shows Del Rey Elementary reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Rey Elementary compares
Del Rey 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 41% | 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
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% 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
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$16,155
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
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.3%
White 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Del Rey Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for King City Union reports $16,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Del Rey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalone Peaks Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Lucia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King City Arts Magnet | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Rey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in King City
3 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)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Del Rey Elementary
How many students attend Del Rey Elementary?
Del Rey Elementary has 639 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in King City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Rey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Rey Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Rey Elementary?
78.1% of students at Del Rey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Rey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Del Rey Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment, in King City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Rey Elementary?
Del Rey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Del Rey Elementary rank among elementary schools in King City?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Rey Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in King City, 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 King City on the city page.
What other schools are in King City Union?
Besides Del Rey Elementary, King City Union also operates Chalone Peaks Middle (854 students), Santa Lucia Elementary (637 students), and King City Arts Magnet (424 students). See the King City Union district page for the complete list.