- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atwater, CA
Elmer Wood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elmer Wood 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 060342000258
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmer Wood Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Atwater · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmer Wood Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmer Wood Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Atwater, CA.
School address
District: Atwater Elementary · California
NCES ID 060342000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Elmer Wood Elementary shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 060342000258 · Atwater, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 22.3:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell Intermediate (744 students)
Elmer Wood Elementary shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elmer Wood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell Inter
Mitchell Intermediate
744 students
- Peggy Heller E
Peggy Heller Elementary
712 students
- Bellevue Eleme
Bellevue Elementary
599 students
- Mitchell Eleme
Mitchell Elementary
528 students
- This school
Elmer Wood Elementary
514 students
- Shaffer Elemen
Shaffer Elementary
405 students
What this shows Elmer Wood Elementary reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmer Wood Elementary compares
Elmer Wood Elementary 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$15,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.3%
White 18.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Elmer Wood Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atwater Elementary reports $15,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elmer Wood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peggy Heller Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaffer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmer Wood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Atwater
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Peggy Heller Elementary
Standard public school
712 students 23:1 students per teacher
Bellevue Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Mitchell Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 24:1 students per teacher
Shaffer Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Aileen Colburn Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 19.5:1 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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmer Wood Elementary
How many students attend Elmer Wood Elementary?
Elmer Wood Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atwater, CA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmer Wood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmer Wood Elementary is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elmer Wood Elementary?
66.5% of students at Elmer Wood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmer Wood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elmer Wood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Atwater, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmer Wood Elementary?
Elmer Wood 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 Elmer Wood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Atwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmer Wood Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Atwater, 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 Atwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Atwater Elementary?
Besides Elmer Wood Elementary, Atwater Elementary also operates Mitchell Intermediate (744 students), Peggy Heller Elementary (712 students), and Bellevue Elementary (599 students). See the Atwater Elementary district page for the complete list.