- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Adelanto, CA
El Mirage
Federal NCES profile for El Mirage, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060171013193
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Mirage earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Adelanto · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
El Mirage has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Mirage ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Adelanto, CA.
School address
District: Adelanto Elementary · California
NCES ID 060171013193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
El Mirage shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 6.1 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 060171013193 · Adelanto, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 21.3:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (833 students)
El Mirage shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 6.1 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Mirage in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Melva Davis Ac
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
833 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle
754 students
- Mesa Linda Mid
Mesa Linda Middle
735 students
- Morgan Kincaid
Morgan Kincaid Preparatory
690 students
- George Visual
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
685 students
- This school 128
El Mirage
128 students
What this shows El Mirage reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Mirage compares
El Mirage is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.5%
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
$18,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.6%
White 9.4%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, El Mirage is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adelanto Elementary reports $18,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Mirage Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melva Davis Academy of Excellence | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Linda Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Kincaid Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Mirage's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Adelanto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
Standard public school
685 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Victoria Magathan Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
Eagle Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Theodore Vick Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Westside Park Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Donald F. Bradach Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 25.5:1 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 (~128 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Mirage
How many students attend El Mirage?
El Mirage has 128 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Adelanto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Mirage?
The student-teacher ratio at El Mirage is 21.3:1, which is 1% 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 Mirage?
81.2% of students at El Mirage are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Mirage?
The largest demographic group at El Mirage is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Adelanto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Mirage?
El Mirage has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Mirage rank among elementary schools in Adelanto?
By Resource Investment Index, El Mirage ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Adelanto, 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 Adelanto on the city page.
What other schools are in Adelanto Elementary?
Besides El Mirage, Adelanto Elementary also operates Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (833 students), Columbia Middle (754 students), and Mesa Linda Middle (735 students). See the Adelanto Elementary district page for the complete list.