Enrollment
302
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pomona, CA
Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063132004847
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 22
- elementary schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary ranks #1 of 22 elementary schools in Pomona, CA.
School address
District: Pomona Unified · California
NCES ID 063132004847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary
Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pomona, California, enrolling 302 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 302 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,199 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #67, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pomona's elementary schools, it stands alongside Vejar Elementary (741 students): Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 20.6:1).
Pomona Unified also operates Garey High (1,567 students) and Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students) alongside Kellogg Polytechnic 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 Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary compares
Kellogg Polytechnic 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,545
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 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 89.4%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.6%
White 2.3%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pomona Unified, which includes Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary.
$17,545
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 60.9%
Federal 17.6%
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 Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garey High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diamond Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School of Extended Educational Options | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ganesha High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Pomona
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vejar Elementary
Standard public school
741 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Kingsley Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 28.5:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Cortez Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Alcott Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 21.5:1 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 (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary
How many students attend Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary?
Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pomona, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% 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 Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary?
79.3% of students at Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment, in Pomona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary?
Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pomona?
By Resource Investment Index, Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary ranks #1 of 22 elementary schools in Pomona, 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 Pomona on the city page.
Is Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary a good school?
Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. 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 Pomona Unified?
Besides Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary, Pomona Unified also operates Garey High (1,567 students), Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students), and School of Extended Educational Options (1,204 students). See the Pomona Unified district page for the complete list.
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