Enrollment
442
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alta Loma, CA
Hermosa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hermosa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060216008114
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermosa Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Alta Loma · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermosa Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermosa Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Alta Loma, CA.
School address
District: Alta Loma Elementary · California
NCES ID 060216008114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hermosa Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hermosa Elementary
Hermosa Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Alta Loma, California, enrolling 442 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,219 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #806.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alta Loma Elementary spends $12,690 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Alta Loma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary (878 students): Hermosa Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 26.6:1).
Alta Loma Elementary also operates Vineyard Junior High (933 students) and Alta Loma Junior High (831 students) alongside Hermosa 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 Hermosa Elementary compares
Hermosa 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$12,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 47.3%
White 24.2%
Asian 17.4%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Hermosa Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alta Loma Elementary, which includes Hermosa Elementary.
$12,690
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 69.4%
Federal 6.6%
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 Hermosa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta Loma Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd M. Stork Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banyan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermosa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 35.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Alta Loma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Floyd M. Stork Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Banyan Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Caryn Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 24:1 students per teacher
Deer Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Victoria Groves Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hermosa Elementary
How many students attend Hermosa Elementary?
Hermosa Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alta Loma, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermosa Elementary?
31.2% of students at Hermosa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermosa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hermosa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Alta Loma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermosa Elementary?
Hermosa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Hermosa Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alta Loma?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermosa Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Alta Loma, 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 Alta Loma on the city page.
Is Hermosa Elementary a good school?
Hermosa Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Alta Loma Elementary?
Besides Hermosa Elementary, Alta Loma Elementary also operates Vineyard Junior High (933 students), Alta Loma Junior High (831 students), and Floyd M. Stork Elementary (642 students). See the Alta Loma Elementary district page for the complete list.
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