- Enrollment
- 2,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madera, CA
Dixieland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dixieland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062334003544
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixieland Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 24
- elementary schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- small classes for California
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixieland Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixieland Elementary ranks #4 of 24 elementary schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Madera Unified · California
NCES ID 062334003544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Dixieland Elementary shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 062334003544 · Madera, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 16.6:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Matilda Torres High (2,017 students)
Dixieland Elementary shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dixieland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Matilda Torres
Matilda Torres High
2,017 students
- Madera High
Madera High
1,869 students
- Madera South H
Madera South High
1,859 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
865 students
- This school 266
Dixieland Elementary
266 students
What this shows Dixieland Elementary reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixieland Elementary compares
Dixieland 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.5%
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
$18,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.8%
White 6.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Dixieland Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Madera Unified reports $18,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dixieland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Torres High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixieland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Madera
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
816 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John J. Pershing Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
James Madison Elementary
Standard public school
739 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
John Adams Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Alpha Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 25.3:1 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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dixieland Elementary
How many students attend Dixieland Elementary?
Dixieland Elementary has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixieland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixieland Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 23% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dixieland Elementary?
85.3% of students at Dixieland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixieland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dixieland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixieland Elementary?
Dixieland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dixieland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixieland Elementary ranks #4 of 24 elementary schools in Madera, 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 Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Madera Unified?
Besides Dixieland Elementary, Madera Unified also operates Matilda Torres High (2,017 students), Madera High (1,869 students), and Madera South High (1,859 students). See the Madera Unified district page for the complete list.