- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Porterville, CA
John J. Doyle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John J. Doyle 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 060006404871
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John J. Doyle Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 19
- elementary schools in Porterville · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John J. Doyle Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John J. Doyle Elementary ranks #13 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, CA.
School address
District: Porterville Unified · California
NCES ID 060006404871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
John J. Doyle Elementary held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 060006404871 · Porterville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 22.1:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Porterville High (2,125 students)
John J. Doyle Elementary held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John J. Doyle Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Porterville Hi
Porterville High
2,125 students
- Monache High
Monache High
1,855 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,206 students
- Santa Fe Eleme 809
Santa Fe Elementary
809 students
- Pioneer Middle 754
Pioneer Middle
754 students
- This school 552
John J. Doyle Elementary
552 students
What this shows John J. Doyle Elementary reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How John J. Doyle Elementary compares
John J. Doyle 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 38% | - | - |
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.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
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
37.7%
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
$18,988
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.9%
White 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, John J. Doyle Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Porterville Unified reports $18,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John J. Doyle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monache High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John J. Doyle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Porterville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Santa Fe Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Westfield Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Olive Street Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 26:1 students per teacher
Vandalia Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Alta Vista Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
William R. Buckley Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 23.8:1 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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about John J. Doyle Elementary
How many students attend John J. Doyle Elementary?
John J. Doyle Elementary has 552 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Porterville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J. Doyle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John J. Doyle 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 John J. Doyle Elementary?
93.6% of students at John J. Doyle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John J. Doyle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John J. Doyle Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.9% of enrollment, in Porterville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John J. Doyle Elementary?
John J. Doyle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 John J. Doyle Elementary rank among elementary schools in Porterville?
By Resource Investment Index, John J. Doyle Elementary ranks #13 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, 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 Porterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Porterville Unified?
Besides John J. Doyle Elementary, Porterville Unified also operates Porterville High (2,125 students), Monache High (1,855 students), and Granite Hills High (1,206 students). See the Porterville Unified district page for the complete list.