Enrollment
541
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Antelope, CA
Olive Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Olive Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061149007599
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olive Grove Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Antelope · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Olive Grove Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Antelope, CA.
School address
District: Dry Creek Joint Elementary · California
NCES ID 061149007599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olive Grove Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olive Grove Elementary
Olive Grove Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Antelope, California, enrolling 541 students.
At 20.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 541 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,402 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #36, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 108 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dry Creek Joint Elementary spends $11,615 per pupil, 30% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Antelope's elementary schools, it stands alongside Antelope Meadows Elementary (731 students): Olive Grove Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 24.4:1).
Dry Creek Joint Elementary also operates Antelope Crossing Middle (1,051 students) and Silverado Middle (1,010 students) alongside Olive Grove 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 Olive Grove Elementary compares
Olive Grove 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$11,615
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 108 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Asian 17.7%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Olive Grove Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dry Creek Joint Elementary, which includes Olive Grove Elementary.
$11,615
Per student
-30%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 53.1%
Federal 6.7%
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 Olive Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Crossing Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverado Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview Ranch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coyote Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Antelope Meadows Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olive Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Antelope
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Antelope Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Barrett Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
North Country Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Cyril Spinelli Elementary
Standard public school
347 students 24.8:1 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 (~541 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Olive Grove Elementary
How many students attend Olive Grove Elementary?
Olive Grove Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Antelope, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Grove Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Olive Grove Elementary?
41.7% of students at Olive Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olive Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Olive Grove Elementary is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Antelope, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olive Grove Elementary?
Olive Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Olive Grove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Antelope?
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Antelope, 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 Antelope on the city page.
Is Olive Grove Elementary a good school?
Olive Grove Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
Besides Olive Grove Elementary, Dry Creek Joint Elementary also operates Antelope Crossing Middle (1,051 students), Silverado Middle (1,010 students), and Creekview Ranch (838 students). See the Dry Creek Joint Elementary district page for the complete list.
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