- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moraga, CA
Donald L. Rheem Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Donald L. Rheem Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062574003850
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald L. Rheem Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Moraga · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 4.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald L. Rheem Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald L. Rheem Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Moraga, CA.
School address
District: Moraga Elementary · California
NCES ID 062574003850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Donald L. Rheem Elementary grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 062574003850 · Moraga, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 24.5:1 · 4.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Joaquin Moraga Intermediate (658 students)
Donald L. Rheem Elementary grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Donald L. Rheem Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joaquin Moraga
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
658 students
- This school
Donald L. Rheem Elementary
441 students
- Los Perales El
Los Perales Elementary
366 students
- Camino Pablo E
Camino Pablo Elementary
340 students
What this shows Donald L. Rheem Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donald L. Rheem Elementary compares
Donald L. Rheem Elementary is a growing 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.4% | ▼ 92% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,252
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 45.8%
Two or More 20.9%
Asian 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Donald L. Rheem Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Moraga Elementary reports $16,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donald L. Rheem Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joaquin Moraga Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Los Perales Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camino Pablo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald L. Rheem Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Moraga
2 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donald L. Rheem Elementary
How many students attend Donald L. Rheem Elementary?
Donald L. Rheem Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moraga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald L. Rheem Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald L. Rheem Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donald L. Rheem Elementary?
4.4% of students at Donald L. Rheem Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald L. Rheem Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Donald L. Rheem Elementary is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Moraga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald L. Rheem Elementary?
Donald L. Rheem Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Donald L. Rheem Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moraga?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald L. Rheem Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Moraga, 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 Moraga on the city page.
What other schools are in Moraga Elementary?
Besides Donald L. Rheem Elementary, Moraga Elementary also operates Joaquin Moraga Intermediate (658 students), Los Perales Elementary (366 students), and Camino Pablo Elementary (340 students). See the Moraga Elementary district page for the complete list.