Enrollment
1,221
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nile Garden Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nile Garden Elementary
Nile Garden Elementary is a large elementary school in Manteca, California, enrolling 1,221 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.8:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 39% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,221 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 600 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #448, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Manteca Unified spends $12,941 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Manteca's elementary schools, it stands alongside Veritas Elementary (1,266 students): Nile Garden Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (29.8:1 vs 34.2:1).
Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students) and Sierra High (1,670 students) alongside Nile Garden 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 Nile Garden Elementary compares
Nile Garden 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manteca Unified, which includes Nile Garden Elementary.
$12,941
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 59.7%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~1,221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nile Garden Elementary a good school?
Nile Garden Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 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.
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