Enrollment
771
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Camino Real Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Camino Real Elementary
El Camino Real Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Arvin, California, enrolling 771 students.
At 21.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 83.7% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 771 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,462 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #321.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Arvin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bear Mountain Elementary (728 students): El Camino Real Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 19.7:1).
Arvin Union also operates Bear Mountain Elementary (728 students) and Sierra Vista Elementary (690 students) alongside El Camino Real 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 El Camino Real Elementary compares
El Camino Real 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,630
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arvin Union, which includes El Camino Real Elementary.
$17,630
Per student
+7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.9%
State 63.9%
Federal 22.2%
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 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
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~771 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is El Camino Real Elementary a good school?
El Camino Real Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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