- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
La Gloria Elementary held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 060004607185 · Gonzales, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
784 enr · 23.1:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Gonzales High (751 students)
La Gloria Elementary held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Gloria Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
La Gloria Elementary
784 students
- Gonzales High
Gonzales High
751 students
- Fairview Middl
Fairview Middle
426 students
What this shows La Gloria Elementary reports 784 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Gloria Elementary compares
La Gloria Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,319
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 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.
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
District finance for Gonzales Unified reports $19,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~784 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.