Enrollment
424
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King City Arts Magnet compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at King City Arts Magnet
King City Arts Magnet is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in King City, California, enrolling 424 students.
At 21.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,956 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,634, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among King City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Del Rey Elementary (639 students): King City Arts Magnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.2:1 vs 23.7:1).
King City Union also operates Chalone Peaks Middle (854 students) and Del Rey Elementary (639 students) alongside King City Arts Magnet.
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 King City Arts Magnet compares
King City Arts Magnet on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,502
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for King City Union, which includes King City Arts Magnet.
$15,502
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 64.8%
Federal 14.4%
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 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
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~424 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is King City Arts Magnet a good school?
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. 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 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.
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