- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ceres, CA
Don Pedro Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Don Pedro Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060813000786
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Don Pedro Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Ceres · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Don Pedro Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Don Pedro Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Ceres, CA.
School address
District: Ceres Unified · California
NCES ID 060813000786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Don Pedro Elementary shrank from 457 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 060813000786 · Ceres, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 23.1:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Valley High (2,317 students)
Don Pedro Elementary shrank from 457 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Don Pedro Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Valley
Central Valley High
2,317 students
- Ceres High
Ceres High
1,660 students
- Cesar Chavez J 685
Cesar Chavez Junior High
685 students
- Lucas Elementa 668
Lucas Elementary
668 students
- Caswell Elemen 653
Caswell Elementary
653 students
- This school 439
Don Pedro Elementary
439 students
What this shows Don Pedro Elementary reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Don Pedro Elementary compares
Don Pedro 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$18,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.2%
White 9.6%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Don Pedro Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ceres Unified reports $18,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Don Pedro Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ceres High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caswell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Don Pedro Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Ceres
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lucas Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Caswell Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Sinclear Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Samuel Vaughn Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Walter White Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 25:1 students per teacher
Carroll Fowler Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 22.7:1 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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Don Pedro Elementary
How many students attend Don Pedro Elementary?
Don Pedro Elementary has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ceres, CA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Pedro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Pedro Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Don Pedro Elementary?
84.2% of students at Don Pedro Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Don Pedro Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Don Pedro Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment, in Ceres, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Don Pedro Elementary?
Don Pedro Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Don Pedro Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ceres?
By Resource Investment Index, Don Pedro Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Ceres, 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 Ceres on the city page.
What other schools are in Ceres Unified?
Besides Don Pedro Elementary, Ceres Unified also operates Central Valley High (2,317 students), Ceres High (1,660 students), and Cesar Chavez Junior High (685 students). See the Ceres Unified district page for the complete list.