- Enrollment
- 1,439
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Imperial, CA
Imperial Cross Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Imperial Cross Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061821014386
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imperial Cross Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Imperial · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Imperial Cross Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imperial Cross Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Imperial, CA.
School address
District: Imperial Unified · California
NCES ID 061821014386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Imperial Cross Elementary grew from 710 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 061821014386 · Imperial, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 26.2:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Imperial High (1,439 students)
Imperial Cross Elementary grew from 710 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Imperial Cross Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Imperial High
Imperial High
1,439 students
- Frank M. Wrigh
Frank M. Wright Middle
1,116 students
- Ben Hulse Elem
Ben Hulse Elementary
838 students
- This school
Imperial Cross Elementary
760 students
- T. L. Waggoner
T. L. Waggoner Elementary
613 students
- Imperial Ave. 28
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High
28 students
What this shows Imperial Cross Elementary reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imperial Cross Elementary compares
Imperial Cross 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,654
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
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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
White 6.3%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Imperial Cross Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Imperial Unified reports $14,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Imperial Cross Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank M. Wright Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Hulse Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| T. L. Waggoner Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Imperial Ave. Holbrook High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imperial Cross Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Imperial
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~760 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imperial Cross Elementary
How many students attend Imperial Cross Elementary?
Imperial Cross Elementary has 760 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Imperial, CA. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imperial Cross Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Imperial Cross Elementary is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imperial Cross Elementary?
51.8% of students at Imperial Cross Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imperial Cross Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Imperial Cross Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Imperial, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imperial Cross Elementary?
Imperial Cross Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Imperial Cross Elementary rank among elementary schools in Imperial?
By Resource Investment Index, Imperial Cross Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Imperial, 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 Imperial on the city page.
What other schools are in Imperial Unified?
Besides Imperial Cross Elementary, Imperial Unified also operates Imperial High (1,439 students), Frank M. Wright Middle (1,116 students), and Ben Hulse Elementary (838 students). See the Imperial Unified district page for the complete list.