Enrollment
356
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dinuba, CA
Grand View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grand View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006501237
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand View Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Dinuba · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand View Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand View Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Dinuba, CA.
School address
District: Dinuba Unified · California
NCES ID 060006501237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand View Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand View Elementary
Grand View Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Dinuba, California, enrolling 356 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 356 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 1,625 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #655.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Dinuba's elementary schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Elementary (604 students): Grand View Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.7:1 vs 27.5:1).
Dinuba Unified also operates Dinuba High (2,115 students) and Washington Intermediate (916 students) alongside Grand View 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 Grand View Elementary compares
Grand View 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$14,136
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 94.1%
White 2.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Grand View Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dinuba Unified, which includes Grand View Elementary.
$14,136
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.4%
State 77.4%
Federal 13.2%
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 Grand View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinuba High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Dinuba
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
604 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Monson-Sultana Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 21:1 students per teacher
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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grand View Elementary
How many students attend Grand View Elementary?
Grand View Elementary has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dinuba, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand View Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand View Elementary?
73.6% of students at Grand View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grand View Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment, in Dinuba, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand View Elementary?
Grand View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Dinuba?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand View Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Dinuba, 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 Dinuba on the city page.
Is Grand View Elementary a good school?
Grand View Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Dinuba Unified?
Besides Grand View Elementary, Dinuba Unified also operates Dinuba High (2,115 students), Washington Intermediate (916 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (604 students). See the Dinuba Unified district page for the complete list.
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