- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reedley, CA
Great Western Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Great Western Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061970002367
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Western Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Reedley · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Great Western Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Western Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Reedley, CA.
School address
District: Kings Canyon Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061970002367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Great Western Elementary held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 061970002367 · Reedley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 19.3:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Reedley High (1,804 students)
Great Western Elementary held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Great Western Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reedley High
Reedley High
1,804 students
- Orange Cove Hi 635
Orange Cove High
635 students
- Silas Bartsch 606
Silas Bartsch
606 students
- Citrus Middle 602
Citrus Middle
602 students
- Thomas Law Ree 558
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
558 students
- This school 309
Great Western Elementary
309 students
What this shows Great Western Elementary reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Western Elementary compares
Great Western 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
White 9.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Great Western Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kings Canyon Joint Unified reports $18,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Great Western Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Cove High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silas Bartsch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Citrus Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Law Reed Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Western Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Reedley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silas Bartsch
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Alta Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 19.2:1 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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Great Western Elementary
How many students attend Great Western Elementary?
Great Western Elementary has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reedley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Western Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Western Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Great Western Elementary?
75.5% of students at Great Western Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Western Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Great Western Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Reedley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Western Elementary?
Great Western Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Great Western Elementary rank among elementary schools in Reedley?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Western Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Reedley, 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 Reedley on the city page.
What other schools are in Kings Canyon Joint Unified?
Besides Great Western Elementary, Kings Canyon Joint Unified also operates Reedley High (1,804 students), Orange Cove High (635 students), and Silas Bartsch (606 students). See the Kings Canyon Joint Unified district page for the complete list.