- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moreno Valley, CA
Moreno Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Moreno Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062580003867
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moreno Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #3 of 29
- elementary schools in Moreno Valley · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.2:1
- large classes for California
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Moreno Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moreno Elementary ranks #3 of 29 elementary schools in Moreno Valley, CA.
School address
District: Moreno Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062580003867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+257 students YoY
Moreno Elementary grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (+53.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+257 students YoY 062580003867 · Moreno Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 35.2:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View High (2,699 students)
Moreno Elementary grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (+53.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Moreno Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Hi
Valley View High
2,699 students
- Canyon Springs
Canyon Springs High
2,251 students
- Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley High
2,103 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,924 students
- Vista Heights
Vista Heights Middle
1,419 students
- This school 809
Moreno Elementary
809 students
What this shows Moreno Elementary reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moreno Elementary compares
Moreno Elementary 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 | 35.2:1 | ▲ 64% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
35.2:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$18,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
African American 16.1%
White 5.8%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Moreno Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moreno Valley Unified reports $18,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moreno Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moreno Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Heights Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moreno Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Moreno Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Butterfield Language Academy
Standard public school
963 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Lasselle Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Rainbow Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
723 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Bear Valley Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
North Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Cloverdale Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 22.4:1 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 (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moreno Elementary
How many students attend Moreno Elementary?
Moreno Elementary has 809 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moreno Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), up 257.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moreno Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Moreno Elementary is 35.2:1, which is 64% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 124% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moreno Elementary?
62.8% of students at Moreno Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moreno Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Moreno Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Moreno Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moreno Elementary?
Moreno Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Moreno Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moreno Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Moreno Elementary ranks #3 of 29 elementary schools in Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Moreno Valley Unified?
Besides Moreno Elementary, Moreno Valley Unified also operates Valley View High (2,699 students), Canyon Springs High (2,251 students), and Moreno Valley High (2,103 students). See the Moreno Valley Unified district page for the complete list.