Enrollment
621
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John L. Prueitt Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John L. Prueitt Elementary
John L. Prueitt Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Wasco, California, enrolling 621 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,104 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,694, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 621 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wasco's elementary schools, it stands alongside James a. Forrest Elementary (576 students): John L. Prueitt Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.2:1 vs 21.3:1).
Wasco Union Elementary also operates Palm Avenue Middle (631 students) and Thomas Jefferson Middle (591 students) alongside John L. Prueitt Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John L. Prueitt Elementary compares
John L. Prueitt Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,487
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wasco Union Elementary, which includes John L. Prueitt Elementary.
$17,487
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 69.9%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John L. Prueitt Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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