- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moraga, CA
Los Perales Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Los Perales Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062574007075
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Perales Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Moraga · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Perales Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Perales Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Moraga, CA.
School address
District: Moraga Elementary · California
NCES ID 062574007075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Los Perales Elementary held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 062574007075 · Moraga, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 21.5:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Joaquin Moraga Intermediate (658 students)
Los Perales Elementary held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Perales Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joaquin Moraga
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
658 students
- Donald L. Rhee
Donald L. Rheem Elementary
441 students
- This school
Los Perales Elementary
366 students
- Camino Pablo E
Camino Pablo Elementary
340 students
What this shows Los Perales Elementary reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Perales Elementary compares
Los Perales 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 93% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 45.6%
Asian 23.0%
Two or More 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Los Perales Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Moraga Elementary reports $16,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Perales Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joaquin Moraga Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donald L. Rheem Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Pablo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Perales Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Moraga
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Perales Elementary
How many students attend Los Perales Elementary?
Los Perales Elementary has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moraga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Perales Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Perales Elementary is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Perales Elementary?
3.7% of students at Los Perales Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Perales Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Los Perales Elementary is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Moraga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Perales Elementary?
Los Perales Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Los Perales Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moraga?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Perales Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Moraga, 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 Moraga on the city page.
What other schools are in Moraga Elementary?
Besides Los Perales Elementary, Moraga Elementary also operates Joaquin Moraga Intermediate (658 students), Donald L. Rheem Elementary (441 students), and Camino Pablo Elementary (340 students). See the Moraga Elementary district page for the complete list.