- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merced, CA
Merced City School District Community Day
Federal NCES profile for Merced City School District Community Day, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062460008740
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merced City School District Community Day earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #13 of 19
- elementary schools in Merced · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Merced City School District Community Day has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merced City School District Community Day ranks #13 of 19 elementary schools in Merced, CA.
School address
District: Merced City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062460008740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Merced City School District Community Day grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+82.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 062460008740 · Merced, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 22:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Rudolph Rivera Elementary (917 students)
Merced City School District Community Day grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+82.4%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Merced City School District Community Day in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rudolph Rivera
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
917 students
- Donn B. Chenow
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
722 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
716 students
- Allan Peterson
Allan Peterson Elementary
690 students
- Joe Stefani
Joe Stefani
641 students
- This school 22
Merced City School District Community Day
22 students
What this shows Merced City School District Community Day reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merced City School District Community Day compares
Merced City School District Community Day 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
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
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
77.3%
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
$15,186
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
Counselors0.0 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 42.9%
White 19.0%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 19.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Merced City School District Community Day is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Merced City Elementary reports $15,186 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merced City School District Community Day Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolph Rivera Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allan Peterson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Stefani | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merced City School District Community Day's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Merced
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
1,055 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Farmdale Elementary
Standard public school
919 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 29.6:1 students per teacher
Mcswain Elementary
Standard public school
912 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Luther Burbank Elementary
Standard public school
716 students 28.6:1 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 (~22 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merced City School District Community Day
How many students attend Merced City School District Community Day?
Merced City School District Community Day has 22 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merced, CA. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merced City School District Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Merced City School District Community Day is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merced City School District Community Day?
82.4% of students at Merced City School District Community Day are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merced City School District Community Day?
The largest demographic group at Merced City School District Community Day is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Merced, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merced City School District Community Day?
Merced City School District Community Day has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Merced City School District Community Day rank among elementary schools in Merced?
By Resource Investment Index, Merced City School District Community Day ranks #13 of 19 elementary schools in Merced, 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 Merced on the city page.
What other schools are in Merced City Elementary?
Besides Merced City School District Community Day, Merced City Elementary also operates Rudolph Rivera Elementary (917 students), Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary (722 students), and Luther Burbank Elementary (716 students). See the Merced City Elementary district page for the complete list.