- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wasco, CA
John L. Prueitt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John L. Prueitt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064140000417
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John L. Prueitt Elementary earns 15/100 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 6
- elementary schools in Wasco · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John L. Prueitt Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John L. Prueitt Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Wasco, CA.
School address
District: Wasco Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064140000417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
John L. Prueitt Elementary held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 064140000417 · Wasco, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 22.2:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Avenue Middle (631 students)
John L. Prueitt Elementary held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John L. Prueitt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Avenue Mi
Palm Avenue Middle
631 students
- This school
John L. Prueitt Elementary
621 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
591 students
- James a. Forre
James a. Forrest Elementary
576 students
- Karl F. Clemen
Karl F. Clemens Elementary
551 students
- Teresa Burke E
Teresa Burke Elementary
503 students
What this shows John L. Prueitt Elementary reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How John L. Prueitt Elementary compares
John L. Prueitt 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$20,518
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 95.5%
White 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.8, John L. Prueitt Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Wasco Union Elementary reports $20,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John L. Prueitt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Avenue Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a. Forrest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karl F. Clemens Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teresa Burke Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John L. Prueitt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Wasco
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
James a. Forrest Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Karl F. Clemens Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Teresa Burke Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 21:1 students per teacher
Pond Elementary
Standard public school
175 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Semitropic Elementary
Standard public school
140 students 14:1 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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about John L. Prueitt Elementary
How many students attend John L. Prueitt Elementary?
John L. Prueitt Elementary has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wasco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John L. Prueitt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John L. Prueitt Elementary is 22.2:1, 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 L. Prueitt Elementary?
78.2% of students at John L. Prueitt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John L. Prueitt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John L. Prueitt Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment, in Wasco, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John L. Prueitt Elementary?
John L. Prueitt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 John L. Prueitt Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wasco?
By Resource Investment Index, John L. Prueitt Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Wasco, 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 Wasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Wasco Union Elementary?
Besides John L. Prueitt Elementary, Wasco Union Elementary also operates Palm Avenue Middle (631 students), Thomas Jefferson Middle (591 students), and James a. Forrest Elementary (576 students). See the Wasco Union Elementary district page for the complete list.