- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ontario, CA
El Camino Elementary
Federal NCES profile for El Camino 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 062847004396
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Camino Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #8 of 26
- elementary schools in Ontario · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
El Camino Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino Elementary ranks #8 of 26 elementary schools in Ontario, CA.
School address
District: Ontario-Montclair · California
NCES ID 062847004396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
El Camino Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 062847004396 · Ontario, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 18.3:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Elementary (736 students)
El Camino Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Camino Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary
736 students
- Central Langua
Central Language Academy
736 students
- Ray Wiltsey Mi
Ray Wiltsey Middle
727 students
- Oaks Middle
Oaks Middle
668 students
- Serrano Middle
Serrano Middle
657 students
- This school
El Camino Elementary
476 students
What this shows El Camino Elementary reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Camino Elementary compares
El Camino Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$21,832
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.6%
African American 5.9%
White 4.8%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, El Camino Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ontario-Montclair reports $21,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Camino Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Wiltsey Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oaks Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Serrano Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Camino Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Ontario
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
844 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Ranch View Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Central Language Academy
Standard public school
736 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Richard Haynes Elementary
Standard public school
641 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Berlyn Elementary
Standard public school
639 students 22:1 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Camino Elementary
How many students attend El Camino Elementary?
El Camino Elementary has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ontario, CA. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Camino Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at El Camino Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher 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 El Camino Elementary?
65.2% of students at El Camino Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Camino Elementary?
The largest demographic group at El Camino Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Ontario, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Camino Elementary?
El Camino 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 El Camino Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ontario?
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino Elementary ranks #8 of 26 elementary schools in Ontario, 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 Ontario on the city page.
What other schools are in Ontario-Montclair?
Besides El Camino Elementary, Ontario-Montclair also operates Edison Elementary (736 students), Central Language Academy (736 students), and Ray Wiltsey Middle (727 students). See the Ontario-Montclair district page for the complete list.