- Enrollment
- 1,756
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Covina, CA
Merced Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Merced Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064200006880
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merced Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #1 of 15
- elementary schools in West Covina · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.4:1
- large classes for California
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Merced Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merced Elementary ranks #1 of 15 elementary schools in West Covina, CA.
School address
District: West Covina Unified · California
NCES ID 064200006880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Merced Elementary held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 064200006880 · West Covina, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 29.4:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Covina High (1,756 students)
Merced Elementary held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Merced Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Covina Hi
West Covina High
1,756 students
- Hollencrest Mi
Hollencrest Middle
737 students
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
712 students
- This school 617
Merced Elementary
617 students
- Edgewood Middl 597
Edgewood Middle
597 students
- Orangewood Ele 580
Orangewood Elementary
580 students
What this shows Merced Elementary reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merced Elementary compares
Merced 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 | 29.4:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
29.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.3%
Asian 28.5%
White 3.4%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Merced Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Covina Unified reports $18,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merced Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollencrest Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orangewood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merced Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in West Covina
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
San Jose Charter Academy
Standard public school
1,255 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Mesa Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Telesis Academy of Science & Math
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Grovecenter Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Orangewood Elementary
Standard public school
580 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Merlinda Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 25.6:1 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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merced Elementary
How many students attend Merced Elementary?
Merced Elementary has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merced Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Merced Elementary is 29.4:1, which is 37% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merced Elementary?
60.3% of students at Merced Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merced Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Merced Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment, in West Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merced Elementary?
Merced Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in West Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Merced Elementary ranks #1 of 15 elementary schools in West Covina, 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 West Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in West Covina Unified?
Besides Merced Elementary, West Covina Unified also operates West Covina High (1,756 students), Hollencrest Middle (737 students), and Edgewood High (712 students). See the West Covina Unified district page for the complete list.