- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coalinga, CA
Nell Dawson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nell Dawson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060912010208
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nell Dawson Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Coalinga · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nell Dawson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nell Dawson Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Coalinga, CA.
School address
District: Coalinga-Huron Unified · California
NCES ID 060912010208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Nell Dawson Elementary held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 060912010208 · Coalinga, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 19.3:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Coalinga High (1,256 students)
Nell Dawson Elementary held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nell Dawson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coalinga High
Coalinga High
1,256 students
- Huron Elementa
Huron Elementary
723 students
- Coalinga Middl
Coalinga Middle
662 students
- Sunset Element 442
Sunset Elementary
442 students
- Henry F. Bisho 412
Henry F. Bishop Elementary
412 students
- This school 405
Nell Dawson Elementary
405 students
What this shows Nell Dawson Elementary reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nell Dawson Elementary compares
Nell Dawson 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$18,638
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.7%
White 11.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Nell Dawson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Coalinga-Huron Unified reports $18,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nell Dawson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalinga High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huron Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coalinga Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry F. Bishop Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nell Dawson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar elementary schools in Coalinga
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nell Dawson Elementary
How many students attend Nell Dawson Elementary?
Nell Dawson Elementary has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coalinga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nell Dawson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nell Dawson Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nell Dawson Elementary?
70.2% of students at Nell Dawson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nell Dawson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nell Dawson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.7% of enrollment, in Coalinga, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nell Dawson Elementary?
Nell Dawson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Nell Dawson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Coalinga?
By Resource Investment Index, Nell Dawson Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Coalinga, 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 Coalinga on the city page.
What other schools are in Coalinga-Huron Unified?
Besides Nell Dawson Elementary, Coalinga-Huron Unified also operates Coalinga High (1,256 students), Huron Elementary (723 students), and Coalinga Middle (662 students). See the Coalinga-Huron Unified district page for the complete list.