- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arnold, CA
Hazel Fischer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hazel Fischer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064068006716
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazel Fischer Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 172
- students enrolled
Hazel Fischer Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Vallecito Union · California
NCES ID 064068006716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Hazel Fischer Elementary held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 064068006716 · Arnold, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 21.5:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert a. Michelson Elementary (226 students)
Hazel Fischer Elementary held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hazel Fischer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert a. Mich
Albert a. Michelson Elementary
226 students
- Avery Middle
Avery Middle
199 students
- This school
Hazel Fischer Elementary
172 students
- Vallecito Inde 3
Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative)
3 students
What this shows Hazel Fischer Elementary reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazel Fischer Elementary compares
Hazel Fischer 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$17,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Hazel Fischer Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Vallecito Union reports $17,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazel Fischer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert a. Michelson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avery Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hazel Fischer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazel Fischer Elementary
How many students attend Hazel Fischer Elementary?
Hazel Fischer Elementary has 172 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arnold, CA. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Fischer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Fischer Elementary is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazel Fischer Elementary?
47.7% of students at Hazel Fischer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazel Fischer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hazel Fischer Elementary is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Arnold, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazel Fischer Elementary?
Hazel Fischer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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).
What other schools are in Vallecito Union?
Besides Hazel Fischer Elementary, Vallecito Union also operates Albert a. Michelson Elementary (226 students), Avery Middle (199 students), and Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) (3 students). See the Vallecito Union district page for the complete list.