- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcfarland, CA
Kern Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kern Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062423003646
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kern Avenue Elementary earns 24/100 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 3
- elementary schools in Mcfarland · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kern Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kern Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Mcfarland, CA.
School address
District: Mcfarland Unified · California
NCES ID 062423003646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Kern Avenue Elementary held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 062423003646 · Mcfarland, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
700 enr · 23.3:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcfarland High School Early College (1,027 students)
Kern Avenue Elementary held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kern Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcfarland High
Mcfarland High School Early College
1,027 students
- This school
Kern Avenue Elementary
700 students
- Horizon Elemen
Horizon Elementary
542 students
- Mcfarland Juni
Mcfarland Junior High
494 students
- Browning Road
Browning Road Steam Academy
453 students
- San Joaquin Hi 43
San Joaquin High (Continuation)
43 students
What this shows Kern Avenue Elementary reports 700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kern Avenue Elementary compares
Kern Avenue 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 700 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.9%
Asian 1.7%
White 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Kern Avenue Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mcfarland Unified reports $16,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kern Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcfarland High School Early College | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Browning Road Steam Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Joaquin High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kern Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~700 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kern Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Kern Avenue Elementary?
Kern Avenue Elementary has 700 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcfarland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 711 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kern Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kern Avenue Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kern Avenue Elementary?
84.5% of students at Kern Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kern Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kern Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment, in Mcfarland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kern Avenue Elementary?
Kern Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Kern Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mcfarland?
By Resource Investment Index, Kern Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Mcfarland, 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 Mcfarland on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcfarland Unified?
Besides Kern Avenue Elementary, Mcfarland Unified also operates Mcfarland High School Early College (1,027 students), Horizon Elementary (542 students), and Mcfarland Junior High (494 students). See the Mcfarland Unified district page for the complete list.