Enrollment
845
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quartz Hill Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quartz Hill Elementary
Quartz Hill Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Quartz Hill, California, enrolling 845 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 90% of California schools and 27% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 845 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,272 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,082, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Westside Union Elementary spends $12,392 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Westside Union Elementary also operates Hillview Middle (1,100 students) and Esperanza Elementary (962 students) alongside Quartz Hill Elementary.
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 Quartz Hill Elementary compares
Quartz Hill Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westside Union Elementary, which includes Quartz Hill Elementary.
$12,392
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 65.5%
Federal 7.1%
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 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
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~845 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Quartz Hill on the city page.
Is Quartz Hill Elementary a good school?
Quartz Hill Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 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.
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