- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Olive Grove Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 061149007599 · Antelope, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 20.8:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Antelope Crossing Middle (1,051 students)
Olive Grove Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Olive Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antelope Cross
Antelope Crossing Middle
1,051 students
- Silverado Midd
Silverado Middle
1,010 students
- Creekview Ranc
Creekview Ranch
838 students
- Coyote Ridge E
Coyote Ridge Elementary
815 students
- Antelope Meado
Antelope Meadows Elementary
731 students
- This school
Olive Grove Elementary
541 students
What this shows Olive Grove Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olive Grove Elementary compares
Olive Grove 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Dry Creek Joint Elementary reports $12,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,010
- 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
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 (~541 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.