- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ramona, CA
James Dukes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James Dukes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063171008943
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Dukes Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Ramona · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James Dukes Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Dukes Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Ramona, CA.
School address
District: Ramona City Unified · California
NCES ID 063171008943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
James Dukes Elementary held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 063171008943 · Ramona, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 20.9:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramona High (1,404 students)
James Dukes Elementary held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James Dukes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramona High
Ramona High
1,404 students
- Olive Peirce M
Olive Peirce Middle
680 students
- Hanson Element 547
Hanson Elementary
547 students
- This school 502
James Dukes Elementary
502 students
- Barnett Elemen 465
Barnett Elementary
465 students
- Ramona Element 434
Ramona Elementary
434 students
What this shows James Dukes Elementary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Dukes Elementary compares
James Dukes 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$14,643
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
Two or More 11.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, James Dukes Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ramona City Unified reports $14,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Dukes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olive Peirce Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barnett Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramona Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Dukes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Ramona
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hanson Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Barnett Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Mt. Woodson Elementary
Standard public school
349 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Ramona Community Montessori
Alternative education program
267 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Dukes Elementary
How many students attend James Dukes Elementary?
James Dukes Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ramona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Dukes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Dukes Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 James Dukes Elementary?
26.4% of students at James Dukes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Dukes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James Dukes Elementary is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Ramona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Dukes Elementary?
James Dukes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 James Dukes Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ramona?
By Resource Investment Index, James Dukes Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Ramona, 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 Ramona on the city page.
What other schools are in Ramona City Unified?
Besides James Dukes Elementary, Ramona City Unified also operates Ramona High (1,404 students), Olive Peirce Middle (680 students), and Hanson Elementary (547 students). See the Ramona City Unified district page for the complete list.