Enrollment
457
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redlands, CA
Kimberly Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kimberly 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 063207004937
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kimberly Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Redlands · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kimberly Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kimberly Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Redlands, CA.
School address
District: Redlands Unified · California
NCES ID 063207004937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kimberly Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kimberly Elementary
Kimberly Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Redlands, California, enrolling 457 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 457 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.
Among 1,253 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #958, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 457 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Redlands's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crafton Elementary (694 students): Kimberly Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 22.4:1).
Redlands Unified also operates Redlands Senior High (2,189 students) and Citrus Valley High (2,110 students) alongside Kimberly 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 Kimberly Elementary compares
Kimberly 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$15,381
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 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 38.7%
White 38.3%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 7.4%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Kimberly Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redlands Unified, which includes Kimberly Elementary.
$15,381
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 11.4%
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 Kimberly Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Citrus Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redlands East Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cope Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beattie Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kimberly Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,845
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Redlands
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crafton Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Smiley Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mission Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Lugonia Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Kingsbury Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 23.3:1 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 (~457 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kimberly Elementary
How many students attend Kimberly Elementary?
Kimberly Elementary has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redlands, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimberly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kimberly Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Kimberly Elementary?
31.5% of students at Kimberly Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kimberly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kimberly Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment, in Redlands, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kimberly Elementary?
Kimberly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Kimberly Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Kimberly Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Redlands, 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 Redlands on the city page.
Is Kimberly Elementary a good school?
Kimberly Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also more 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 Redlands Unified?
Besides Kimberly Elementary, Redlands Unified also operates Redlands Senior High (2,189 students), Citrus Valley High (2,110 students), and Redlands East Valley High (1,845 students). See the Redlands Unified district page for the complete list.
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