Enrollment
985
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Cajon, CA
Naranca Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Naranca Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060681000623
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Naranca Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #15 of 24
- elementary schools in El Cajon · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.8:1
- large classes for California
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Naranca Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Naranca Elementary ranks #15 of 24 elementary schools in El Cajon, CA.
School address
District: Cajon Valley Union · California
NCES ID 060681000623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Naranca Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Naranca Elementary
Naranca Elementary is a high-poverty, large elementary school in El Cajon, California, enrolling 985 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.8:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 43% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 985 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 934 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #527.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 985 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among El Cajon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lexington Elementary (878 students): Naranca Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.8:1 vs 27.4:1).
Cajon Valley Union also operates Hillsdale Middle (1,481 students) and Cajon Valley Middle (942 students) alongside Naranca Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Naranca Elementary compares
Naranca Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.8:1 | ▲ 43% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 985 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
985
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
30.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$17,179
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 985 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 33.8%
Asian 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Naranca Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cajon Valley Union, which includes Naranca Elementary.
$17,179
Per student
+4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 58.5%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Naranca Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cajon Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Naranca Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,481
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in El Cajon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
766 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Chase Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Flying Hills School of Arts
Standard public school
742 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
703 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Anza Elementary
Standard public school
687 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~985 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Naranca Elementary
How many students attend Naranca Elementary?
Naranca Elementary has 985 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Cajon, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Naranca Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Naranca Elementary is 30.8:1, which is 43% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Naranca Elementary?
81.3% of students at Naranca Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Naranca Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Naranca Elementary is White at 33.8% of enrollment, in El Cajon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Naranca Elementary?
Naranca Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Naranca Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Cajon?
By Resource Investment Index, Naranca Elementary ranks #15 of 24 elementary schools in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon on the city page.
Is Naranca Elementary a good school?
Naranca Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cajon Valley Union?
Besides Naranca Elementary, Cajon Valley Union also operates Hillsdale Middle (1,481 students), Cajon Valley Middle (942 students), and Montgomery Middle (929 students). See the Cajon Valley Union district page for the complete list.
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