Enrollment
1,226
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eastvale, CA
Philistine Rondo School of Discovery
Federal NCES profile for Philistine Rondo School of Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060985014466
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philistine Rondo School of Discovery earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Eastvale · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.2:1
- large classes for California
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Philistine Rondo School of Discovery has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philistine Rondo School of Discovery ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Eastvale, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985014466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Philistine Rondo School of Discovery compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Philistine Rondo School of Discovery
Philistine Rondo School of Discovery is a large elementary school in Eastvale, California, enrolling 1,226 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.2:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 36% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,226 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 571 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #218.
Its student body is led by Asian (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1226 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Eastvale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clara Barton Elementary (1,136 students): Philistine Rondo School of Discovery is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.2:1 vs 29.1:1).
Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students) and Santiago High (3,577 students) alongside Philistine Rondo School of Discovery.
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 Philistine Rondo School of Discovery compares
Philistine Rondo School of Discovery on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,226 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,226
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$13,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
White 16.8%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Philistine Rondo School of Discovery is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corona-Norco Unified, which includes Philistine Rondo School of Discovery.
$13,711
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 61.1%
Federal 12.2%
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 Philistine Rondo School of Discovery Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philistine Rondo School of Discovery's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,577
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Eastvale
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Clara Barton Elementary
Standard public school
1,136 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Eastvale Elementary
Standard public school
1,066 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
1,063 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Harada Elementary
Standard public school
1,056 students 22.5:1 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 (~1,226 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Philistine Rondo School of Discovery
How many students attend Philistine Rondo School of Discovery?
Philistine Rondo School of Discovery has 1,226 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eastvale, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philistine Rondo School of Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at Philistine Rondo School of Discovery is 29.2:1, which is 36% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Philistine Rondo School of Discovery?
27.1% of students at Philistine Rondo School of Discovery are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philistine Rondo School of Discovery?
The largest demographic group at Philistine Rondo School of Discovery is Asian at 48.7% of enrollment, in Eastvale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philistine Rondo School of Discovery?
Philistine Rondo School of Discovery has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Philistine Rondo School of Discovery rank among elementary schools in Eastvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Philistine Rondo School of Discovery ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Eastvale, 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 Eastvale on the city page.
Is Philistine Rondo School of Discovery a good school?
Philistine Rondo School of Discovery earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides Philistine Rondo School of Discovery, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Santiago High (3,577 students), and Centennial High (2,712 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.
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