- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poway, CA
Painted Rock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Painted Rock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063153004891
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Painted Rock Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Poway · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Painted Rock Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Painted Rock Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Poway, CA.
School address
District: Poway Unified · California
NCES ID 063153004891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Painted Rock Elementary held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 063153004891 · Poway, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 23.6:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (2,557 students)
Painted Rock Elementary held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Painted Rock Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Norte High
Del Norte High
2,557 students
- Rancho Bernard
Rancho Bernardo High
2,210 students
- Westview High
Westview High
2,116 students
- Poway High
Poway High
2,101 students
- Mt. Carmel Hig
Mt. Carmel High
1,800 students
- This school 613
Painted Rock Elementary
613 students
What this shows Painted Rock Elementary reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Painted Rock Elementary compares
Painted Rock 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,127
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 + 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
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 10.0%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Painted Rock Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Poway Unified reports $15,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Painted Rock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Bernardo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Carmel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Painted Rock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Poway
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chaparral Elementary
Standard public school
858 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Valley Elementary
Standard public school
663 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Midland Elementary
Standard public school
580 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Garden Road Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Tierra Bonita Elementary
Standard public school
377 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Pomerado Elementary
Standard public school
305 students 20.3:1 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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Painted Rock Elementary
How many students attend Painted Rock Elementary?
Painted Rock Elementary has 613 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poway, CA. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Painted Rock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Painted Rock Elementary is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Painted Rock Elementary?
6.9% of students at Painted Rock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Painted Rock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Painted Rock Elementary is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Poway, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Painted Rock Elementary?
Painted Rock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Painted Rock Elementary rank among elementary schools in Poway?
By Resource Investment Index, Painted Rock Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Poway, 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 Poway on the city page.
What other schools are in Poway Unified?
Besides Painted Rock Elementary, Poway Unified also operates Del Norte High (2,557 students), Rancho Bernardo High (2,210 students), and Westview High (2,116 students). See the Poway Unified district page for the complete list.