- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arvin, CA
El Camino Real Elementary
Federal NCES profile for El Camino Real 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 060327011908
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Camino Real Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Arvin · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
El Camino Real Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino Real Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Arvin, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
El Camino Real Elementary held near 811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 060327011908 · Arvin, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 21.4:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Bear Mountain Elementary (728 students)
El Camino Real Elementary held near 811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Camino Real Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
El Camino Real Elementary
771 students
- Bear Mountain
Bear Mountain Elementary
728 students
- Sierra Vista E
Sierra Vista Elementary
690 students
- Haven Drive Mi
Haven Drive Middle
612 students
What this shows El Camino Real Elementary reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Camino Real Elementary compares
El Camino Real 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$19,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.9%
White 12.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, El Camino Real Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arvin Union reports $19,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Camino Real Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haven Drive Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Camino Real Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Arvin
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bear Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
728 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
690 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Di Giorgio Elementary
Standard public school
231 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Grow Academy Arvin
Standard public school
87 students 2.5:1 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 (~771 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about El Camino Real Elementary
How many students attend El Camino Real Elementary?
El Camino Real Elementary has 771 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arvin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 811 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Camino Real Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at El Camino Real Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Real Elementary?
83.7% of students at El Camino Real Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Camino Real Elementary?
The largest demographic group at El Camino Real Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment, in Arvin, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Camino Real Elementary?
El Camino Real 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 Real Elementary rank among elementary schools in Arvin?
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino Real Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Arvin, 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 Arvin on the city page.
What other schools are in Arvin Union?
Besides El Camino Real Elementary, Arvin Union also operates Bear Mountain Elementary (728 students), Sierra Vista Elementary (690 students), and Haven Drive Middle (612 students). See the Arvin Union district page for the complete list.