Enrollment
382
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yucaipa, CA
Dunlap Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dunlap Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064356007043
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunlap Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Yucaipa · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunlap Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunlap Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Yucaipa, CA.
School address
District: Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 064356007043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunlap Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dunlap Elementary
Dunlap Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Yucaipa, California, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,753 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,552, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (23%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Yucaipa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Inland Leaders Charter (997 students): Dunlap Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.5:1 vs 22.7:1).
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified also operates Yucaipa High (2,755 students) and Park View Middle (870 students) alongside Dunlap Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dunlap Elementary compares
Dunlap Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$14,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
White 23.3%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Dunlap Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified, which includes Dunlap Elementary.
$14,088
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 67.2%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dunlap Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yucaipa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunlap Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,755
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Yucaipa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Inland Leaders Charter
Standard public school
997 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
Standard public school
717 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Wildwood Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Chapman Heights Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 27:1 students per teacher
Valley Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dunlap Elementary
How many students attend Dunlap Elementary?
Dunlap Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yucaipa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunlap Elementary?
68.9% of students at Dunlap Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunlap Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dunlap Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Yucaipa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunlap Elementary?
Dunlap Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dunlap Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yucaipa?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunlap Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Yucaipa, 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 Yucaipa on the city page.
Is Dunlap Elementary a good school?
Dunlap Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified?
Besides Dunlap Elementary, Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified also operates Yucaipa High (2,755 students), Park View Middle (870 students), and Mesa View Middle (717 students). See the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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