Enrollment
512
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Diamond Bar, CA
Pantera Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pantera Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063132010534
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pantera Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Diamond Bar · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pantera Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pantera Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Diamond Bar, CA.
School address
District: Pomona Unified · California
NCES ID 063132010534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pantera Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pantera Elementary
Pantera Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Diamond Bar, California, enrolling 512 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,342 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #42, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Diamond Bar's elementary schools, it stands alongside Evergreen Elementary (709 students): Pantera Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.4:1 vs 25.3:1).
Pomona Unified also operates Garey High (1,567 students) and Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students) alongside Pantera 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 Pantera Elementary compares
Pantera 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,545
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 6.8%
White 4.5%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: Asian at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Pantera Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pomona Unified, which includes Pantera Elementary.
$17,545
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 60.9%
Federal 17.6%
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 Pantera Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garey High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond Ranch High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School of Extended Educational Options | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ganesha High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pantera Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Diamond Bar
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Evergreen Elementary
Standard public school
709 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Quail Summit Elementary
Standard public school
696 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Castle Rock Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Maple Hill Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Golden Springs Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Armstrong Elementary
Standard public school
251 students 17.9:1 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 (~512 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pantera Elementary
How many students attend Pantera Elementary?
Pantera Elementary has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Diamond Bar, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pantera Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pantera Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pantera Elementary?
33.5% of students at Pantera Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pantera Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pantera Elementary is Asian at 68.2% of enrollment, in Diamond Bar, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pantera Elementary?
Pantera Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Pantera Elementary rank among elementary schools in Diamond Bar?
By Resource Investment Index, Pantera Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Diamond Bar, 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 Diamond Bar on the city page.
Is Pantera Elementary a good school?
Pantera Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Pomona Unified?
Besides Pantera Elementary, Pomona Unified also operates Garey High (1,567 students), Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students), and School of Extended Educational Options (1,204 students). See the Pomona Unified district page for the complete list.
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