- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delhi, CA
El Capitan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for El Capitan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060003901212
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Capitan Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Delhi · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
El Capitan Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Capitan Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Delhi, CA.
School address
District: Delhi Unified · California
NCES ID 060003901212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
El Capitan Elementary held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 060003901212 · Delhi, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 18.1:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Delhi High (710 students)
El Capitan Elementary held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Capitan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delhi High
Delhi High
710 students
- Schendel Eleme
Schendel Elementary
458 students
- Harmony Elemen
Harmony Elementary
452 students
- Delhi Middle
Delhi Middle
367 students
- This school
El Capitan Elementary
289 students
What this shows El Capitan Elementary reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Capitan Elementary compares
El Capitan 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$19,087
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 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 93.8%
White 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, El Capitan Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delhi Unified reports $19,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Capitan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schendel Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delhi Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Capitan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Delhi
2 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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Capitan Elementary
How many students attend El Capitan Elementary?
El Capitan Elementary has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delhi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Capitan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at El Capitan Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Capitan Elementary?
86.4% of students at El Capitan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Capitan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at El Capitan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in Delhi, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Capitan Elementary?
El Capitan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Capitan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Delhi?
By Resource Investment Index, El Capitan Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Delhi, 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 Delhi on the city page.
What other schools are in Delhi Unified?
Besides El Capitan Elementary, Delhi Unified also operates Delhi High (710 students), Schendel Elementary (458 students), and Harmony Elementary (452 students). See the Delhi Unified district page for the complete list.