- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huron, CA
Huron Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Huron Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060912000934
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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
Huron Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Huron · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Huron Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huron Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Huron, CA.
School address
District: Coalinga-Huron Unified · California
NCES ID 060912000934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Huron Elementary held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 060912000934 · Huron, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
723 enr · 20.7:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Coalinga High (1,256 students)
Huron Elementary held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Huron Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coalinga High
Coalinga High
1,256 students
- This school
Huron Elementary
723 students
- Coalinga Middl
Coalinga Middle
662 students
- Sunset Element 442
Sunset Elementary
442 students
- Henry F. Bisho 412
Henry F. Bishop Elementary
412 students
- Nell Dawson El 405
Nell Dawson Elementary
405 students
What this shows Huron Elementary reports 723 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huron Elementary compares
Huron 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 723 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
723
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$18,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 723 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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 93.9%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.2%
White 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Huron Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Coalinga-Huron Unified reports $18,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huron Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalinga High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coalinga Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry F. Bishop Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nell Dawson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huron Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~723 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huron Elementary
How many students attend Huron Elementary?
Huron Elementary has 723 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huron, CA. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huron Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Huron Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huron Elementary?
86.7% of students at Huron Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huron Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Huron Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment, in Huron, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huron Elementary?
Huron Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Huron Elementary rank among public schools in Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Huron Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Huron, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Coalinga-Huron Unified?
Besides Huron Elementary, Coalinga-Huron Unified also operates Coalinga High (1,256 students), Coalinga Middle (662 students), and Sunset Elementary (442 students). See the Coalinga-Huron Unified district page for the complete list.