- Enrollment
- 2,396
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perris, CA
May Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for May Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 069113512262
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
May Ranch Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #4 of 16
- elementary schools in Perris · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
May Ranch Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, May Ranch Elementary ranks #4 of 16 elementary schools in Perris, CA.
School address
District: Val Verde Unified · California
NCES ID 069113512262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
May Ranch Elementary held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.3 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 069113512262 · Perris, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
848 enr · 24.9:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange Vista High (2,396 students)
May Ranch Elementary held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.3 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
May Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange Vista H
Orange Vista High
2,396 students
- Rancho Verde H
Rancho Verde High
2,101 students
- Citrus Hill Hi
Citrus Hill High
1,630 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
1,076 students
- Tomas Rivera M
Tomas Rivera Middle
1,014 students
- This school 848
May Ranch Elementary
848 students
What this shows May Ranch Elementary reports 848 students on the CCD universe file.
How May Ranch Elementary compares
May Ranch 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$18,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 848 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.7%
African American 10.4%
White 4.4%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, May Ranch Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Val Verde Unified reports $18,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How May Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Verde High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Citrus Hill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomas Rivera Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to May Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Perris
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Triple Crown Elementary
Standard public school
971 students 27:1 students per teacher
Innovative Horizons Charter
Standard public school
894 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
867 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Mead Valley Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Sky View Elementary
Standard public school
725 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Railway Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 22.3:1 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 (~848 students)
Frequently asked questions about May Ranch Elementary
How many students attend May Ranch Elementary?
May Ranch Elementary has 848 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perris, CA. CCD year-over-year: 853 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at May Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at May Ranch Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at May Ranch Elementary?
65.2% of students at May Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of May Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at May Ranch Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment, in Perris, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for May Ranch Elementary?
May Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 May Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Perris?
By Resource Investment Index, May Ranch Elementary ranks #4 of 16 elementary schools in Perris, 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 Perris on the city page.
What other schools are in Val Verde Unified?
Besides May Ranch Elementary, Val Verde Unified also operates Orange Vista High (2,396 students), Rancho Verde High (2,101 students), and Citrus Hill High (1,630 students). See the Val Verde Unified district page for the complete list.