- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pico Rivera, CA
North Ranchito Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Ranchito Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061218001377
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Ranchito Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Pico Rivera · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Ranchito Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Ranchito Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Pico Rivera, CA.
School address
District: El Rancho Unified · California
NCES ID 061218001377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
North Ranchito Elementary shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 061218001377 · Pico Rivera, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 21.3:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: El Rancho High (1,995 students)
North Ranchito Elementary shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Ranchito Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Rancho High
El Rancho High
1,995 students
- Rivera Middle 544
Rivera Middle
544 students
- Steam Academy 534
Steam Academy @ Burke
534 students
- North Park Aca 512
North Park Academy of the Arts
512 students
- Rivera Element 473
Rivera Elementary
473 students
- This school 319
North Ranchito Elementary
319 students
What this shows North Ranchito Elementary reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Ranchito Elementary compares
North Ranchito Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.7%
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
$18,168
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.5%
White 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, North Ranchito Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for El Rancho Unified reports $18,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Ranchito Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rancho High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rivera Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy @ Burke | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Park Academy of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rivera Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Ranchito Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Pico Rivera
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rivera Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Valencia Academy of the Arts
Standard public school
398 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences
Standard public school
376 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
South Ranchito Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
351 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Birney Tech Academy
Standard public school
344 students 22.9:1 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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Ranchito Elementary
How many students attend North Ranchito Elementary?
North Ranchito Elementary has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pico Rivera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ranchito Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ranchito Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 North Ranchito Elementary?
76.0% of students at North Ranchito Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Ranchito Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Ranchito Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment, in Pico Rivera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ranchito Elementary?
North Ranchito Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 North Ranchito Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pico Rivera?
By Resource Investment Index, North Ranchito Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Pico Rivera, 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 Pico Rivera on the city page.
What other schools are in El Rancho Unified?
Besides North Ranchito Elementary, El Rancho Unified also operates El Rancho High (1,995 students), Rivera Middle (544 students), and Steam Academy @ Burke (534 students). See the El Rancho Unified district page for the complete list.