- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Victorville, CA
Puesta Del Sol Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Puesta Del Sol Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064104010133
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Puesta Del Sol Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 24
- elementary schools in Victorville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Puesta Del Sol Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Puesta Del Sol Elementary ranks #6 of 24 elementary schools in Victorville, CA.
School address
District: Victor Elementary · California
NCES ID 064104010133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Puesta Del Sol Elementary shrank from 651 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 064104010133 · Victorville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 21.8:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Elementary (1,014 students)
Puesta Del Sol Elementary shrank from 651 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Puesta Del Sol Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary
1,014 students
- Mojave Vista E
Mojave Vista Elementary
904 students
- Discovery Scho
Discovery School of the Arts
902 students
- Challenger Sch
Challenger School of Sports and Fitness
843 students
- Park View Elem
Park View Elementary
793 students
- This school
Puesta Del Sol Elementary
609 students
What this shows Puesta Del Sol Elementary reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Puesta Del Sol Elementary compares
Puesta Del Sol 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
68.6%
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
$16,630
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
African American 18.9%
White 5.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Puesta Del Sol Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victor Elementary reports $16,630 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Puesta Del Sol Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mojave Vista Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Challenger School of Sports and Fitness | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Puesta Del Sol Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Victorville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
1,014 students 26:1 students per teacher
Mojave Vista Elementary
Standard public school
904 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Discovery School of the Arts
Standard public school
902 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Challenger School of Sports and Fitness
Standard public school
843 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
793 students 22:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elementary
Standard public school
790 students 21.9:1 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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Puesta Del Sol Elementary
How many students attend Puesta Del Sol Elementary?
Puesta Del Sol Elementary has 609 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Victorville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puesta Del Sol Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Puesta Del Sol Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Puesta Del Sol Elementary?
86.9% of students at Puesta Del Sol Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Puesta Del Sol Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Puesta Del Sol Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in Victorville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Puesta Del Sol Elementary?
Puesta Del Sol Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Puesta Del Sol Elementary rank among elementary schools in Victorville?
By Resource Investment Index, Puesta Del Sol Elementary ranks #6 of 24 elementary schools in Victorville, 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 Victorville on the city page.
What other schools are in Victor Elementary?
Besides Puesta Del Sol Elementary, Victor Elementary also operates Liberty Elementary (1,014 students), Mojave Vista Elementary (904 students), and Discovery School of the Arts (902 students). See the Victor Elementary district page for the complete list.