- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Earlimart, CA
Earlimart Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Earlimart Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061176001297
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earlimart Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Earlimart · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for California
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Earlimart Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earlimart Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Earlimart, CA.
School address
District: Earlimart Elementary · California
NCES ID 061176001297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Earlimart Elementary shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 061176001297 · Earlimart, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 14.1:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Earlimart Middle (479 students)
Earlimart Elementary shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Earlimart Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Earlimart Elementary
481 students
- Earlimart Midd
Earlimart Middle
479 students
- Alila
Alila
423 students
What this shows Earlimart Elementary reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earlimart Elementary compares
Earlimart 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$23,630
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.8%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Earlimart Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Earlimart Elementary reports $23,630 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Earlimart Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlimart Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alila | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earlimart Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Earlimart
1 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Earlimart Elementary
How many students attend Earlimart Elementary?
Earlimart Elementary has 481 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Earlimart, CA. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earlimart Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Earlimart Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 34% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Earlimart Elementary?
83.6% of students at Earlimart Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earlimart Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Earlimart Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment, in Earlimart, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earlimart Elementary?
Earlimart Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Earlimart Elementary rank among public schools in Earlimart?
By Resource Investment Index, Earlimart Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Earlimart, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Earlimart Elementary?
Besides Earlimart Elementary, Earlimart Elementary also operates Earlimart Middle (479 students) and Alila (423 students). See the Earlimart Elementary district page for the complete list.