Enrollment
507
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paso Robles, CA
Kermit King Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kermit King Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060004810396
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kermit King Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Paso Robles · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.7:1
- large classes for California
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kermit King Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kermit King Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Paso Robles, CA.
School address
District: Paso Robles Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004810396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kermit King Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kermit King Elementary
Kermit King Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Paso Robles, California, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.7:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 47% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,335 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #926.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Paso Robles's elementary schools, it stands alongside Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary (682 students): Kermit King Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (31.7:1 vs 32.5:1).
Paso Robles Joint Unified also operates Paso Robles High (1,986 students) and George H. Flamson Middle (884 students) alongside Kermit King 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 Kermit King Elementary compares
Kermit King 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 | 31.7:1 | ▲ 47% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
31.7:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 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
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Kermit King Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paso Robles Joint Unified, which includes Kermit King Elementary.
$13,829
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 33.8%
Federal 11.2%
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 Kermit King Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George H. Flamson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Lewis Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winifred Pifer Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kermit King Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Paso Robles
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Winifred Pifer Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Standard public school
478 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Pat Butler Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Virginia Peterson Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Glen Speck Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 32.4:1 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 (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kermit King Elementary
How many students attend Kermit King Elementary?
Kermit King Elementary has 507 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paso Robles, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kermit King Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kermit King Elementary is 31.7:1, which is 47% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 102% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kermit King Elementary?
33.9% of students at Kermit King Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kermit King Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kermit King Elementary is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Paso Robles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kermit King Elementary?
Kermit King Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Kermit King Elementary rank among elementary schools in Paso Robles?
By Resource Investment Index, Kermit King Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Paso Robles, 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 Paso Robles on the city page.
Is Kermit King Elementary a good school?
Kermit King Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 Paso Robles Joint Unified?
Besides Kermit King Elementary, Paso Robles Joint Unified also operates Paso Robles High (1,986 students), George H. Flamson Middle (884 students), and Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary (682 students). See the Paso Robles Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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