- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Etiwanda, CA
Grapeland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grapeland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061296010609
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grapeland Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Etiwanda · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grapeland Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grapeland Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Etiwanda, CA.
School address
District: Etiwanda Elementary · California
NCES ID 061296010609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Grapeland Elementary grew from 535 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (+15.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 061296010609 · Etiwanda, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 27:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students)
Grapeland Elementary grew from 535 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (+15.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Grapeland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Day Creek Inte
Day Creek Intermediate
1,326 students
- Etiwanda Inter
Etiwanda Intermediate
1,181 students
- Heritage Inter
Heritage Intermediate
1,175 students
- Summit Interme
Summit Intermediate
1,065 students
- John L. Golden
John L. Golden Elementary
916 students
- This school
Grapeland Elementary
620 students
What this shows Grapeland Elementary reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grapeland Elementary compares
Grapeland Elementary is a growing 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,499
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
Asian 32.7%
White 14.8%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Grapeland Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Etiwanda Elementary reports $14,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grapeland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Creek Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Etiwanda Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L. Golden Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grapeland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Etiwanda
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John L. Golden Elementary
Standard public school
916 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Windrows Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Perdew Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 21:1 students per teacher
Etiwanda Colony Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 22:1 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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grapeland Elementary
How many students attend Grapeland Elementary?
Grapeland Elementary has 620 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Etiwanda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), up 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grapeland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grapeland Elementary is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grapeland Elementary?
34.2% of students at Grapeland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grapeland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grapeland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment, in Etiwanda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grapeland Elementary?
Grapeland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Grapeland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Etiwanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Grapeland Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Etiwanda, 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 Etiwanda on the city page.
What other schools are in Etiwanda Elementary?
Besides Grapeland Elementary, Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students), Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students), and Heritage Intermediate (1,175 students). See the Etiwanda Elementary district page for the complete list.