- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colton, CA
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063237003848
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Colton, CA.
School address
District: Rialto Unified · California
NCES ID 063237003848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary grew from 575 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 063237003848 · Colton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 25.3:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Rialto High (2,623 students)
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary grew from 575 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rialto High
Rialto High
2,623 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High
2,075 students
- Wilmer Amina C
Wilmer Amina Carter High
1,951 students
- William G. Jeh
William G. Jehue Middle
1,444 students
- Rialto Middle 1,017
Rialto Middle
1,017 students
- This school 608
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary
608 students
What this shows Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary compares
Dr. Ernest Garcia 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$18,123
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 + 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 90.5%
African American 3.9%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rialto Unified reports $18,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rialto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilmer Amina Carter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William G. Jehue Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rialto Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Colton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alice Birney Elementary
Standard public school
681 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Georgia F. Morris Elementary
Standard public school
604 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Paul Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Ulysses Grant Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Reche Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 22.8:1 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary
How many students attend Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary has 608 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary?
63.8% of students at Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment, in Colton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Colton, 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 Colton on the city page.
What other schools are in Rialto Unified?
Besides Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary, Rialto Unified also operates Rialto High (2,623 students), Eisenhower High (2,075 students), and Wilmer Amina Carter High (1,951 students). See the Rialto Unified district page for the complete list.