- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holtville, CA
Emmett S. Finley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Emmett S. Finley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061743002184
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emmett S. Finley Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Holtville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Emmett S. Finley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emmett S. Finley Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Holtville, CA.
School address
District: Holtville Unified · California
NCES ID 061743002184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Emmett S. Finley Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 061743002184 · Holtville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 21.5:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Holtville High (516 students)
Emmett S. Finley Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Emmett S. Finley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Emmett S. Finley Elementary
559 students
- Holtville High
Holtville High
516 students
- Holtville Midd
Holtville Middle
257 students
- Pine Elementar 210
Pine Elementary
210 students
- Freedom Academ 22
Freedom Academy of Imperial Valley
22 students
- Sam Webb Conti 10
Sam Webb Continuation
10 students
What this shows Emmett S. Finley Elementary reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emmett S. Finley Elementary compares
Emmett S. Finley 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$18,698
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.6%
White 5.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Emmett S. Finley Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Holtville Unified reports $18,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emmett S. Finley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holtville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holtville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freedom Academy of Imperial Valley | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam Webb Continuation | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Emmett S. Finley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 83/100
Similar elementary schools in Holtville
1 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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emmett S. Finley Elementary
How many students attend Emmett S. Finley Elementary?
Emmett S. Finley Elementary has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holtville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmett S. Finley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmett S. Finley Elementary is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emmett S. Finley Elementary?
73.6% of students at Emmett S. Finley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emmett S. Finley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emmett S. Finley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment, in Holtville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emmett S. Finley Elementary?
Emmett S. Finley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emmett S. Finley Elementary rank among public schools in Holtville?
By Resource Investment Index, Emmett S. Finley Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Holtville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holtville on the city page.
What other schools are in Holtville Unified?
Besides Emmett S. Finley Elementary, Holtville Unified also operates Holtville High (516 students), Holtville Middle (257 students), and Pine Elementary (210 students). See the Holtville Unified district page for the complete list.