- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pomona, CA
Kingsley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kingsley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063132004848
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsley Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #18 of 22
- elementary schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.5:1
- large classes for California
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingsley Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Elementary ranks #18 of 22 elementary schools in Pomona, CA.
School address
District: Pomona Unified · California
NCES ID 063132004848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+181 students YoY
Kingsley Elementary grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 713 in 2023-24 (+34.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+181 students YoY 063132004848 · Pomona, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 28.5:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Garey High (1,567 students)
Kingsley Elementary grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 713 in 2023-24 (+34.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kingsley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garey High
Garey High
1,567 students
- Diamond Ranch
Diamond Ranch High
1,542 students
- School of Exte
School of Extended Educational Options
1,204 students
- Pomona High
Pomona High
993 students
- Ganesha High
Ganesha High
895 students
- This school
Kingsley Elementary
656 students
What this shows Kingsley Elementary reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingsley Elementary compares
Kingsley Elementary is a growing 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 | 28.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$20,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.0%
White 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Kingsley Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pomona Unified reports $20,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingsley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garey High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School of Extended Educational Options | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ganesha High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Pomona
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vejar Elementary
Standard public school
741 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Cortez Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Alcott Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Philadelphia Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 25.5:1 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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingsley Elementary
How many students attend Kingsley Elementary?
Kingsley Elementary has 656 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pomona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), up 181.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Elementary is 28.5:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingsley Elementary?
84.8% of students at Kingsley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kingsley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Pomona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsley Elementary?
Kingsley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Kingsley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pomona?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Elementary ranks #18 of 22 elementary schools in Pomona, 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 Pomona on the city page.
What other schools are in Pomona Unified?
Besides Kingsley Elementary, Pomona Unified also operates Garey High (1,567 students), Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students), and School of Extended Educational Options (1,204 students). See the Pomona Unified district page for the complete list.