- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westley, CA
Grayson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grayson 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 063003004699
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grayson Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 90.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 266
- students enrolled
Grayson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Patterson Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063003004699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Grayson Elementary held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 063003004699 · Westley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 20.5:1 · 90.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Patterson High (1,830 students)
Grayson Elementary held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Grayson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patterson High
Patterson High
1,830 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle
907 students
- Apricot Valley
Apricot Valley Elementary
788 students
- Walnut Grove E
Walnut Grove Elementary
744 students
- Las Palmas Ele 642
Las Palmas Elementary
642 students
- This school 266
Grayson Elementary
266 students
What this shows Grayson Elementary reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grayson Elementary compares
Grayson 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.2% | ▲ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,177
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 + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.4%
White 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Grayson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Patterson Joint Unified reports $16,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grayson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apricot Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grayson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grayson Elementary
How many students attend Grayson Elementary?
Grayson Elementary has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayson Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grayson Elementary?
90.2% of students at Grayson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grayson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grayson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment, in Westley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grayson Elementary?
Grayson 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).
What other schools are in Patterson Joint Unified?
Besides Grayson Elementary, Patterson Joint Unified also operates Patterson High (1,830 students), Creekside Middle (907 students), and Apricot Valley Elementary (788 students). See the Patterson Joint Unified district page for the complete list.