- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hemet, CA
Mcsweeny Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcsweeny Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061692011164
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcsweeny Elementary earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #6 of 13
- elementary schools in Hemet · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcsweeny Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcsweeny Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Hemet, CA.
School address
District: Hemet Unified · California
NCES ID 061692011164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Mcsweeny Elementary held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 061692011164 · Hemet, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 26.9:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemet High (2,414 students)
Mcsweeny Elementary held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mcsweeny Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hemet High
Hemet High
2,414 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High
1,857 students
- Tahquitz High
Tahquitz High
1,761 students
- Diamond Valley
Diamond Valley Middle
1,123 students
- Dartmouth Midd
Dartmouth Middle
1,113 students
- This school 781
Mcsweeny Elementary
781 students
What this shows Mcsweeny Elementary reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcsweeny Elementary compares
Mcsweeny 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 | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
57.0%
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
$18,743
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 781 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.9%
White 12.8%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Mcsweeny Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hemet Unified reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcsweeny Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tahquitz High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcsweeny Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Hemet
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bautista Creek Elementary
Standard public school
959 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary
Standard public school
826 students 30.6:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elementary
Standard public school
816 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Cawston Elementary
Standard public school
796 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Hemet Elementary
Standard public school
783 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Fruitvale Elementary
Standard public school
778 students 25.1:1 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 (~781 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcsweeny Elementary
How many students attend Mcsweeny Elementary?
Mcsweeny Elementary has 781 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hemet, CA. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcsweeny Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcsweeny Elementary is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcsweeny Elementary?
80.7% of students at Mcsweeny Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcsweeny Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcsweeny Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment, in Hemet, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcsweeny Elementary?
Mcsweeny Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (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 Mcsweeny Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hemet?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcsweeny Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Hemet, 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 Hemet on the city page.
What other schools are in Hemet Unified?
Besides Mcsweeny Elementary, Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students), West Valley High (1,857 students), and Tahquitz High (1,761 students). See the Hemet Unified district page for the complete list.