- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phelan, CA
Phelan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Phelan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063697007875
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phelan Elementary earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Phelan · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.5:1
- large classes for California
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Phelan Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phelan Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Phelan, CA.
School address
District: Snowline Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063697007875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Phelan Elementary grew from 642 students in 2022-23 to 695 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 063697007875 · Phelan, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 27.5:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Serrano High (2,163 students)
Phelan Elementary grew from 642 students in 2022-23 to 695 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Phelan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Serrano High
Serrano High
2,163 students
- Baldy Mesa Ele
Baldy Mesa Elementary
985 students
- Quail Valley M
Quail Valley Middle
870 students
- Pinon Mesa Mid 835
Pinon Mesa Middle
835 students
- Vista Verde El 774
Vista Verde Elementary
774 students
- This school 743
Phelan Elementary
743 students
What this shows Phelan Elementary reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phelan Elementary compares
Phelan Elementary is a growing 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 | 27.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$14,356
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 743 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 71.7%
White 19.7%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Phelan Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Snowline Joint Unified reports $14,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phelan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serrano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baldy Mesa Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quail Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinon Mesa Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Verde Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phelan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Phelan
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phelan Elementary
How many students attend Phelan Elementary?
Phelan Elementary has 743 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phelan, CA. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phelan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Phelan Elementary is 27.5:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phelan Elementary?
69.5% of students at Phelan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phelan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Phelan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment, in Phelan, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phelan Elementary?
Phelan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (lower 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 Phelan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Phelan?
By Resource Investment Index, Phelan Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Phelan, 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 Phelan on the city page.
What other schools are in Snowline Joint Unified?
Besides Phelan Elementary, Snowline Joint Unified also operates Serrano High (2,163 students), Baldy Mesa Elementary (985 students), and Quail Valley Middle (870 students). See the Snowline Joint Unified district page for the complete list.