Enrollment
289
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Capitan Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Capitan Elementary
El Capitan Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Delhi, California, enrolling 289 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.4% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 289 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 871 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #290.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Delhi's elementary schools, it stands alongside Schendel Elementary (458 students): El Capitan Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 19.1:1).
Delhi Unified also operates Delhi High (710 students) and Schendel Elementary (458 students) alongside El Capitan 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 Capitan Elementary compares
El Capitan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,630
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delhi Unified, which includes El Capitan Elementary.
$15,630
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 76.2%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is El Capitan Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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