Enrollment
276
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy
Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in East Palo Alto, California, enrolling 276 students.
At 21.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 276 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 967 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #650.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ravenswood City Elementary spends $30,183 per pupil, 83% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among East Palo Alto's elementary schools, it stands alongside Aspire East Palo Alto Charter (496 students): Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.2:1 vs 21.6:1).
Ravenswood City Elementary also operates Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle (488 students) and Costano Elementary (369 students) alongside Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy.
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 Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy compares
Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$30,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ravenswood City Elementary, which includes Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy.
$30,183
Per student
+83%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+82%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 47.0%
Federal 15.2%
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 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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
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 (~276 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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