Enrollment
784
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gonzales, CA
La Gloria Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Gloria Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060004607185
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Gloria Elementary earns 9/100 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
- public schools in Gonzales · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Gloria Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Gloria Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gonzales, CA.
School address
District: Gonzales Unified · California
NCES ID 060004607185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Gloria Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Gloria Elementary
La Gloria Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Gonzales, California, enrolling 784 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 784 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,639 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,548, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 784 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Gonzales Unified also operates Gonzales High (751 students) and Fairview Middle (426 students) alongside La Gloria 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 La Gloria Elementary compares
La Gloria 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 784 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
784
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$16,102
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 784 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 98.6%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, La Gloria Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gonzales Unified, which includes La Gloria Elementary.
$16,102
Per student
-2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 55.0%
Federal 10.6%
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 La Gloria Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Gloria Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~784 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about La Gloria Elementary
How many students attend La Gloria Elementary?
La Gloria Elementary has 784 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gonzales, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Gloria Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Gloria Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Gloria Elementary?
73.0% of students at La Gloria Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Gloria Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Gloria Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment, in Gonzales, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Gloria Elementary?
La Gloria Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 La Gloria Elementary rank among public schools in Gonzales?
By Resource Investment Index, La Gloria Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gonzales, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gonzales on the city page.
Is La Gloria Elementary a good school?
La Gloria Elementary earns 9/100 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 Gonzales Unified?
Besides La Gloria Elementary, Gonzales Unified also operates Gonzales High (751 students) and Fairview Middle (426 students). See the Gonzales Unified district page for the complete list.
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