Enrollment
481
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Earlimart Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Earlimart Elementary
Earlimart Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Earlimart, California, enrolling 481 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.1:1, Earlimart Elementary is leaner than roughly 91% of California schools and 34% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 83.6% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 481 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,946 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,411, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Earlimart Elementary spends $20,026 per pupil, 21% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Earlimart's elementary schools, it stands alongside Alila (423 students): Earlimart Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 15.7:1).
Earlimart Elementary also operates Earlimart Middle (479 students) and Alila (423 students) alongside Earlimart 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 Earlimart Elementary compares
Earlimart 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,026
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Earlimart Elementary, which includes Earlimart Elementary.
$20,026
Per student
+21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.0%
State 69.9%
Federal 21.1%
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 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
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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.
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 (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Earlimart on the city page.
Is Earlimart Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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