- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manteca, CA
Nile Garden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nile Garden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062361003585
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nile Garden Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #2 of 14
- elementary schools in Manteca · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.8:1
- large classes for California
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nile Garden Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nile Garden Elementary ranks #2 of 14 elementary schools in Manteca, CA.
School address
District: Manteca Unified · California
NCES ID 062361003585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Nile Garden Elementary grew from 1,070 students in 2022-23 to 1,155 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 062361003585 · Manteca, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,221 enr · 29.8:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Manteca High (1,907 students)
Nile Garden Elementary grew from 1,070 students in 2022-23 to 1,155 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nile Garden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manteca High
Manteca High
1,907 students
- Sierra High
Sierra High
1,670 students
- East Union Hig
East Union High
1,524 students
- Lathrop High
Lathrop High
1,486 students
- Veritas Elemen
Veritas Elementary
1,266 students
- This school
Nile Garden Elementary
1,221 students
What this shows Nile Garden Elementary reports 1,221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nile Garden Elementary compares
Nile Garden 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 | 29.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,221
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% 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
22.5%
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
$14,789
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 + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
White 12.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Nile Garden Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Manteca Unified reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nile Garden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manteca High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Union High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lathrop High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veritas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nile Garden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,524
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Manteca
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Veritas Elementary
Standard public school
1,266 students 34.2:1 students per teacher
George Mcparland Elementary
Standard public school
1,195 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Walter Woodward Elementary
Standard public school
1,056 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Stella Brockman Elementary
Standard public school
833 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Elementary
Standard public school
814 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Neil Hafley Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 27.6:1 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 (~1,221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nile Garden Elementary
How many students attend Nile Garden Elementary?
Nile Garden Elementary has 1,221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manteca, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,070 (2022-23) → 1,155 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nile Garden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nile Garden Elementary is 29.8:1, which is 39% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nile Garden Elementary?
33.6% of students at Nile Garden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nile Garden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nile Garden Elementary is Asian at 53.2% of enrollment, in Manteca, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nile Garden Elementary?
Nile Garden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Nile Garden Elementary rank among elementary schools in Manteca?
By Resource Investment Index, Nile Garden Elementary ranks #2 of 14 elementary schools in Manteca, 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 Manteca on the city page.
What other schools are in Manteca Unified?
Besides Nile Garden Elementary, Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students), Sierra High (1,670 students), and East Union High (1,524 students). See the Manteca Unified district page for the complete list.