Enrollment
840
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Romoland, CA
Harvest Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harvest Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063339010032
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harvest Valley Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Romoland · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for California
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Harvest Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harvest Valley Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Romoland, CA.
School address
District: Romoland Elementary · California
NCES ID 063339010032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harvest Valley Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harvest Valley Elementary
Harvest Valley Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Romoland, California, enrolling 840 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.1:1 is larger than about 90% of California schools and 26% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 840 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,438 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #826.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 840 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Romoland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mesa View Elementary (911 students): Harvest Valley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.1:1 vs 23.4:1).
Romoland Elementary also operates Ethan a Chase Middle (1,447 students) and Boulder Ridge Elementary (938 students) alongside Harvest Valley 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 Harvest Valley Elementary compares
Harvest Valley 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 | 27.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$13,390
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 840 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 85.5%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Harvest Valley Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Romoland Elementary, which includes Harvest Valley Elementary.
$13,390
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 62.7%
Federal 10.8%
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 Harvest Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan a Chase Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulder Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Romoland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside Innovation Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harvest Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Romoland
2 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 (~840 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Harvest Valley Elementary
How many students attend Harvest Valley Elementary?
Harvest Valley Elementary has 840 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Romoland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvest Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvest Valley Elementary is 27.1:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harvest Valley Elementary?
76.1% of students at Harvest Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harvest Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harvest Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Romoland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harvest Valley Elementary?
Harvest Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harvest Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Romoland?
By Resource Investment Index, Harvest Valley Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Romoland, 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 Romoland on the city page.
Is Harvest Valley Elementary a good school?
Harvest Valley Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. 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 Romoland Elementary?
Besides Harvest Valley Elementary, Romoland Elementary also operates Ethan a Chase Middle (1,447 students), Boulder Ridge Elementary (938 students), and Mesa View Elementary (911 students). See the Romoland Elementary district page for the complete list.
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