- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Los Amigos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Los Amigos Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061630001111
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Amigos Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Amigos Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Amigos Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
School address
District: Cucamonga Elementary · California
NCES ID 061630001111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Los Amigos Elementary shrank from 574 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 061630001111 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 20.4:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho Cucamonga Middle (770 students)
Los Amigos Elementary shrank from 574 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Amigos Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho Cucamon
Rancho Cucamonga Middle
770 students
- Ontario Center
Ontario Center
585 students
- This school
Los Amigos Elementary
550 students
- Cucamonga Elem
Cucamonga Elementary
452 students
What this shows Los Amigos Elementary reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Amigos Elementary compares
Los Amigos Elementary 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$20,970
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.5%
African American 10.9%
Asian 5.6%
White 3.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Los Amigos Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cucamonga Elementary reports $20,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Amigos Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cucamonga Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ontario Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cucamonga Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Amigos Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ruth Musser Middle
Standard public school
941 students 23:1 students per teacher
Terra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Coyote Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Dona Merced Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Valle Vista Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Cucamonga Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 19.7:1 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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Amigos Elementary
How many students attend Los Amigos Elementary?
Los Amigos Elementary has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Amigos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Amigos Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Los Amigos Elementary?
63.8% of students at Los Amigos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Amigos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Los Amigos Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Amigos Elementary?
Los Amigos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Los Amigos Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Amigos Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, 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 Rancho Cucamonga on the city page.
What other schools are in Cucamonga Elementary?
Besides Los Amigos Elementary, Cucamonga Elementary also operates Rancho Cucamonga Middle (770 students), Ontario Center (585 students), and Cucamonga Elementary (452 students). See the Cucamonga Elementary district page for the complete list.