- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Kermit King Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 060004810396 · Paso Robles, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 31.7:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Paso Robles High (1,986 students)
Kermit King Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kermit King Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paso Robles Hi
Paso Robles High
1,986 students
- George H. Flam
George H. Flamson Middle
884 students
- Georgia Brown 682
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
682 students
- Daniel Lewis M 665
Daniel Lewis Middle
665 students
- This school 507
Kermit King Elementary
507 students
- Winifred Pifer 492
Winifred Pifer Elementary
492 students
What this shows Kermit King Elementary reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kermit King Elementary compares
Kermit King 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,310
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Paso Robles Joint Unified reports $16,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~507 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.