- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Escalon, CA
Escalon High
Federal NCES profile for Escalon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061284001448
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Escalon High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Escalon · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Escalon High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Escalon High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Escalon, CA.
School address
District: Escalon Unified · California
NCES ID 061284001448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Escalon High held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 061284001448 · Escalon, CA High · MID · TRAD
815 enr · 22.6:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Dent Elementary (671 students)
Escalon High held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Escalon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Escalon High
815 students
- Dent Elementar
Dent Elementary
671 students
- El Portal Midd
El Portal Middle
587 students
- Van Allen Elem 325
Van Allen Elementary
325 students
- Collegeville E 162
Collegeville Elementary
162 students
- Farmington Ele 95
Farmington Elementary
95 students
What this shows Escalon High reports 815 students on the CCD universe file.
How Escalon High compares
Escalon High 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$13,561
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.5%
White 41.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Escalon High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Escalon Unified reports $13,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Escalon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dent Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Portal Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Allen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collegeville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Escalon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Escalon
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~815 students)
Frequently asked questions about Escalon High
How many students attend Escalon High?
Escalon High has 815 students enrolled. It is a high school in Escalon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escalon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Escalon High is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Escalon High?
37.6% of students at Escalon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Escalon High?
The largest demographic group at Escalon High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in Escalon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Escalon High?
Escalon High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Escalon High rank among public schools in Escalon?
By Resource Investment Index, Escalon High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Escalon, 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 Escalon on the city page.
What other schools are in Escalon Unified?
Besides Escalon High, Escalon Unified also operates Dent Elementary (671 students), El Portal Middle (587 students), and Van Allen Elementary (325 students). See the Escalon Unified district page for the complete list.