- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newhall, CA
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062718011317
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Newhall · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Newhall, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary shrank from 492 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-14.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 062718011317 · Newhall, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 23:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students)
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary shrank from 492 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-14.8%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pico Canyon El
Pico Canyon Elementary
851 students
- Stevenson Ranc
Stevenson Ranch Elementary
764 students
- Valencia Valle
Valencia Valley Elementary
738 students
- Meadows Elemen
Meadows Elementary
729 students
- Oak Hills Elem
Oak Hills Elementary
660 students
- This school
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary
414 students
What this shows Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary compares
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath 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 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$13,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.6%
White 5.1%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newhall reports $13,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Ranch Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Newhall
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valley View Community Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Newhall Elementary
Standard public school
493 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Peachland Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Wiley Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 21.6:1 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary
How many students attend Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary?
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newhall, CA. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary?
75.6% of students at Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Newhall, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary?
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newhall?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Newhall, 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 Newhall on the city page.
What other schools are in Newhall?
Besides Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary, Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students), Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students), and Valencia Valley Elementary (738 students). See the Newhall district page for the complete list.