- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ceres, CA
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060813013777
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Ceres · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Ceres, CA.
School address
District: Ceres Unified · California
NCES ID 060813013777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 060813013777 · Ceres, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 25.1:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Valley High (2,317 students)
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Valley
Central Valley High
2,317 students
- Ceres High
Ceres High
1,660 students
- Cesar Chavez J 685
Cesar Chavez Junior High
685 students
- Lucas Elementa 668
Lucas Elementary
668 students
- Caswell Elemen 653
Caswell Elementary
653 students
- This school 503
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary
503 students
What this shows Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary compares
Patricia Kay Beaver 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$18,030
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.2%
White 22.3%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ceres Unified reports $18,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ceres High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lucas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caswell Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Ceres
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lucas Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Caswell Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Sinclear Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Samuel Vaughn Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Walter White Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 25:1 students per teacher
Carroll Fowler Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 22.7:1 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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary
How many students attend Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary?
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ceres, CA. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary?
55.8% of students at Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment, in Ceres, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary?
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ceres?
By Resource Investment Index, Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Ceres, 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 Ceres on the city page.
What other schools are in Ceres Unified?
Besides Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary, Ceres Unified also operates Central Valley High (2,317 students), Ceres High (1,660 students), and Cesar Chavez Junior High (685 students). See the Ceres Unified district page for the complete list.