Enrollment
497
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hacienda Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hacienda Elementary
Hacienda Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in California City, California, enrolling 497 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 is high: 85.8% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 497 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,776 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #935.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among California City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Robert P. Ulrich Elementary (503 students): Hacienda Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.7:1 vs 25.1:1).
Mojave Unified also operates California City High (604 students) and Robert P. Ulrich Elementary (503 students) alongside Hacienda 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 Hacienda Elementary compares
Hacienda 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,636
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mojave Unified, which includes Hacienda Elementary.
$14,636
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 46.9%
Federal 15.1%
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 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
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
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 (~497 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in California City on the city page.
Is Hacienda Elementary a good school?
Hacienda Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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