- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Escalon, CA
Dent Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dent Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061284001446
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dent Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Escalon · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dent Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dent Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Escalon, CA.
School address
District: Escalon Unified · California
NCES ID 061284001446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Dent Elementary held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 061284001446 · Escalon, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 22.4:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Escalon High (815 students)
Dent Elementary held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dent Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Escalon High
Escalon High
815 students
- This school
Dent Elementary
671 students
- El Portal Midd
El Portal Middle
587 students
- Van Allen Elem 325
Van Allen Elementary
325 students
- Collegeville E 162
Collegeville Elementary
162 students
- Farmington Ele 95
Farmington Elementary
95 students
What this shows Dent Elementary reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dent Elementary compares
Dent 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$13,561
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
White 42.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Dent Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Escalon Unified reports $13,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dent Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escalon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Portal Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Allen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collegeville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dent Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Escalon
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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dent Elementary
How many students attend Dent Elementary?
Dent Elementary has 671 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Escalon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dent Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dent Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dent Elementary?
36.8% of students at Dent Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dent Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dent Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in Escalon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dent Elementary?
Dent Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Dent Elementary rank among public schools in Escalon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dent Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Escalon, 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 Escalon on the city page.
What other schools are in Escalon Unified?
Besides Dent Elementary, Escalon Unified also operates Escalon High (815 students), El Portal Middle (587 students), and Van Allen Elementary (325 students). See the Escalon Unified district page for the complete list.