- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Palo Alto, CA
Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy
Federal NCES profile for Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063186013130
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in East Palo Alto · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in East Palo Alto, CA.
School address
District: Ravenswood City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063186013130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy grew from 248 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 063186013130 · East Palo Alto, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 21.2:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle (488 students)
Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy grew from 248 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cesar Chavez R
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
488 students
- Costano Elemen
Costano Elementary
369 students
- Belle Haven El
Belle Haven Elementary
312 students
- This school
Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy
276 students
What this shows Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy compares
Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$33,564
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 95.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
White 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ravenswood City Elementary reports $33,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Costano Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belle Haven Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in East Palo Alto
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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy
How many students attend Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy?
Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Palo Alto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy?
81.9% of students at Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy?
The largest demographic group at Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment, in East Palo Alto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy?
Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy rank among elementary schools in East Palo Alto?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in East Palo Alto, 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 East Palo Alto on the city page.
What other schools are in Ravenswood City Elementary?
Besides Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy, Ravenswood City Elementary also operates Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle (488 students), Costano Elementary (369 students), and Belle Haven Elementary (312 students). See the Ravenswood City Elementary district page for the complete list.