- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · King City, CA
King City Arts Magnet
Federal NCES profile for King City Arts Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061968010969
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King City Arts Magnet earns 15/100 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 4
- elementary schools in King City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
King City Arts Magnet has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King City Arts Magnet ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in King City, CA.
School address
District: King City Union · California
NCES ID 061968010969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
King City Arts Magnet shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 061968010969 · King City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 21.2:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Chalone Peaks Middle (854 students)
King City Arts Magnet shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
King City Arts Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chalone Peaks
Chalone Peaks Middle
854 students
- Del Rey Elemen
Del Rey Elementary
639 students
- Santa Lucia El
Santa Lucia Elementary
637 students
- This school
King City Arts Magnet
424 students
What this shows King City Arts Magnet reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How King City Arts Magnet compares
King City Arts Magnet is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$16,155
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.5%
White 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, King City Arts Magnet is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for King City Union reports $16,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How King City Arts Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalone Peaks Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Rey Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Lucia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King City Arts Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in King City
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about King City Arts Magnet
How many students attend King City Arts Magnet?
King City Arts Magnet has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in King City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King City Arts Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at King City Arts Magnet is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 King City Arts Magnet?
79.8% of students at King City Arts Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King City Arts Magnet?
The largest demographic group at King City Arts Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment, in King City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King City Arts Magnet?
King City Arts Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does King City Arts Magnet rank among elementary schools in King City?
By Resource Investment Index, King City Arts Magnet ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in King City, 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 King City on the city page.
What other schools are in King City Union?
Besides King City Arts Magnet, King City Union also operates Chalone Peaks Middle (854 students), Del Rey Elementary (639 students), and Santa Lucia Elementary (637 students). See the King City Union district page for the complete list.