- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ramona, CA
Hanson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hanson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063171004905
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanson Elementary earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Ramona · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for California
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanson Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanson Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Ramona, CA.
School address
District: Ramona City Unified · California
NCES ID 063171004905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Hanson Elementary grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 063171004905 · Ramona, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 27.4:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramona High (1,404 students)
Hanson Elementary grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hanson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramona High
Ramona High
1,404 students
- Olive Peirce M
Olive Peirce Middle
680 students
- This school 547
Hanson Elementary
547 students
- James Dukes El 502
James Dukes Elementary
502 students
- Barnett Elemen 465
Barnett Elementary
465 students
- Ramona Element 434
Ramona Elementary
434 students
What this shows Hanson Elementary reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanson Elementary compares
Hanson 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 | 27.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$14,643
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.2%
White 34.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Hanson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ramona City Unified reports $14,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olive Peirce Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Dukes Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barnett Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramona Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Ramona
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
James Dukes Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Barnett Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Mt. Woodson Elementary
Standard public school
349 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Ramona Community Montessori
Alternative education program
267 students 26.7:1 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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanson Elementary
How many students attend Hanson Elementary?
Hanson Elementary has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ramona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanson Elementary is 27.4:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanson Elementary?
58.0% of students at Hanson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hanson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment, in Ramona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanson Elementary?
Hanson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hanson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ramona?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanson Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Ramona, 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 Ramona on the city page.
What other schools are in Ramona City Unified?
Besides Hanson Elementary, Ramona City Unified also operates Ramona High (1,404 students), Olive Peirce Middle (680 students), and James Dukes Elementary (502 students). See the Ramona City Unified district page for the complete list.