- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wildomar, CA
Donald Graham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Donald Graham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002702452
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald Graham Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Wildomar · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald Graham Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald Graham Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Wildomar, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002702452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Donald Graham Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 060002702452 · Wildomar, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 23.5:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students)
Donald Graham Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Donald Graham Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temescal Canyo
Temescal Canyon High
2,373 students
- Elsinore High
Elsinore High
1,927 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High
1,687 students
- David a. Brown
David a. Brown Middle
1,030 students
- Terra Cotta Mi
Terra Cotta Middle
1,026 students
- This school 470
Donald Graham Elementary
470 students
What this shows Donald Graham Elementary reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donald Graham Elementary compares
Donald Graham 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$16,068
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 24.3%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 5.5%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Donald Graham Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Elsinore Unified reports $16,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donald Graham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsinore High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Cotta Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald Graham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Wildomar
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William Collier Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Wildomar Elementary
Standard public school
620 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts
Standard public school
486 students 21.1:1 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donald Graham Elementary
How many students attend Donald Graham Elementary?
Donald Graham Elementary has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wildomar, CA. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald Graham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald Graham Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donald Graham Elementary?
54.5% of students at Donald Graham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald Graham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Donald Graham Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Wildomar, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald Graham Elementary?
Donald Graham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Donald Graham Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wildomar?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald Graham Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Wildomar, 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 Wildomar on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides Donald Graham Elementary, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students), Elsinore High (1,927 students), and Lakeside High (1,687 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.