- Enrollment
- 2,399
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jurupa Valley, CA
Peralta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Peralta Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061926006247
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peralta Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 18
- elementary schools in Jurupa Valley · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Peralta Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peralta Elementary ranks #4 of 18 elementary schools in Jurupa Valley, CA.
School address
District: Jurupa Unified · California
NCES ID 061926006247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Peralta Elementary shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 061926006247 · Jurupa Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 20.1:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Patriot High (2,399 students)
Peralta Elementary shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Peralta Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patriot High
Patriot High
2,399 students
- Jurupa Valley
Jurupa Valley High
1,693 students
- Rubidoux High
Rubidoux High
1,259 students
- Del Sol Academ
Del Sol Academy
1,213 students
- Jurupa Middle
Jurupa Middle
1,105 students
- This school 443
Peralta Elementary
443 students
What this shows Peralta Elementary reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peralta Elementary compares
Peralta Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$19,991
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%
White 7.2%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Peralta Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jurupa Unified reports $19,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peralta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rubidoux High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Sol Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peralta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Jurupa Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Del Sol Academy
Standard public school
1,213 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Louis Vandermolen Fundamental Elementary
Standard public school
959 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Sunnyslope Elementary
Standard public school
819 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Pedley Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Camino Real Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
West Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 25.9:1 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peralta Elementary
How many students attend Peralta Elementary?
Peralta Elementary has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jurupa Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peralta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Peralta Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Peralta Elementary?
66.6% of students at Peralta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peralta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Peralta Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in Jurupa Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peralta Elementary?
Peralta Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Peralta Elementary rank among elementary schools in Jurupa Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Peralta Elementary ranks #4 of 18 elementary schools in Jurupa Valley, 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 Jurupa Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Jurupa Unified?
Besides Peralta Elementary, Jurupa Unified also operates Patriot High (2,399 students), Jurupa Valley High (1,693 students), and Rubidoux High (1,259 students). See the Jurupa Unified district page for the complete list.