- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · California City, CA
Hacienda Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hacienda Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062523011964
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hacienda Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in California City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hacienda Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hacienda Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in California City, CA.
School address
District: Mojave Unified · California
NCES ID 062523011964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Hacienda Elementary shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 062523011964 · California City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 23.7:1 · 85.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: California City High (604 students)
Hacienda Elementary shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hacienda Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- California Cit
California City High
604 students
- Robert P. Ulri
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary
503 students
- This school
Hacienda Elementary
497 students
- California Cit
California City Middle
478 students
- Mojave Element
Mojave Elementary
420 students
- Mojave Jr./Sr.
Mojave Jr./Sr. High
400 students
What this shows Hacienda Elementary reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hacienda Elementary compares
Hacienda Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 46% | - | - |
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.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
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
97.4%
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
$16,357
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 + 35 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
African American 27.4%
White 11.9%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Hacienda Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mojave Unified reports $16,357 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hacienda Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| California City High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert P. Ulrich Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mojave Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mojave Jr./Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hacienda Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in California City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hacienda Elementary
How many students attend Hacienda Elementary?
Hacienda Elementary has 497 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in California City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hacienda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hacienda 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 Hacienda Elementary?
85.8% of students at Hacienda Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hacienda Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hacienda Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in California City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hacienda Elementary?
Hacienda Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Hacienda Elementary rank among public schools in California City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hacienda Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in California City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mojave Unified?
Besides Hacienda Elementary, Mojave Unified also operates California City High (604 students), Robert P. Ulrich Elementary (503 students), and California City Middle (478 students). See the Mojave Unified district page for the complete list.