- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quartz Hill, CA
Quartz Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Quartz Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064212006892
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quartz Hill Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Quartz Hill · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3:1
- large classes for California
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Quartz Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quartz Hill Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Quartz Hill, CA.
School address
District: Westside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064212006892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Quartz Hill Elementary grew from 813 students in 2022-23 to 875 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 064212006892 · Quartz Hill, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 27.3:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillview Middle (1,100 students)
Quartz Hill Elementary grew from 813 students in 2022-23 to 875 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Quartz Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillview Middl
Hillview Middle
1,100 students
- Esperanza Elem
Esperanza Elementary
962 students
- Sundown Elemen
Sundown Elementary
941 students
- Gregg Anderson
Gregg Anderson Academy
893 students
- Rancho Vista E
Rancho Vista Elementary
886 students
- This school
Quartz Hill Elementary
845 students
What this shows Quartz Hill Elementary reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quartz Hill Elementary compares
Quartz Hill 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$13,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
White 21.6%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Quartz Hill Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Westside Union Elementary reports $13,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quartz Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sundown Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregg Anderson Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Vista Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quartz Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quartz Hill Elementary
How many students attend Quartz Hill Elementary?
Quartz Hill Elementary has 845 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quartz Hill, CA. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quartz Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Quartz Hill Elementary is 27.3:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quartz Hill Elementary?
60.3% of students at Quartz Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quartz Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Quartz Hill Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Quartz Hill, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quartz Hill Elementary?
Quartz Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Quartz Hill Elementary rank among public schools in Quartz Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Quartz Hill Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Quartz Hill, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Westside Union Elementary?
Besides Quartz Hill Elementary, Westside Union Elementary also operates Hillview Middle (1,100 students), Esperanza Elementary (962 students), and Sundown Elementary (941 students). See the Westside Union Elementary district page for the complete list.