- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Elsinore, CA
Railroad Canyon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Railroad Canyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002709497
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Railroad Canyon Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools.
- #12 of 12
- elementary schools in Lake Elsinore · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Railroad Canyon Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Railroad Canyon Elementary ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Lake Elsinore, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002709497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Railroad Canyon Elementary held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 060002709497 · Lake Elsinore, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
873 enr · 24.3:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students)
Railroad Canyon Elementary held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Railroad Canyon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temescal Canyo
Temescal Canyon High
2,373 students
- Elsinore High
Elsinore High
1,927 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High
1,687 students
- David a. Brown
David a. Brown Middle
1,030 students
- Terra Cotta Mi
Terra Cotta Middle
1,026 students
- This school 873
Railroad Canyon Elementary
873 students
What this shows Railroad Canyon Elementary reports 873 students on the CCD universe file.
How Railroad Canyon Elementary compares
Railroad Canyon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 873 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
873
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$16,068
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%
White 6.0%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Railroad Canyon Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lake Elsinore Unified reports $16,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Railroad Canyon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsinore High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Cotta Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Railroad Canyon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Elsinore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lakeland Village
Standard public school
909 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Herk Bouris Elementary
Standard public school
734 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Tuscany Hills Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Rice Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 21.3:1 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 (~873 students)
Frequently asked questions about Railroad Canyon Elementary
How many students attend Railroad Canyon Elementary?
Railroad Canyon Elementary has 873 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Elsinore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 825 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Railroad Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Railroad Canyon Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Railroad Canyon Elementary?
66.1% of students at Railroad Canyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Railroad Canyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Railroad Canyon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in Lake Elsinore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Railroad Canyon Elementary?
Railroad Canyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Railroad Canyon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lake Elsinore?
By Resource Investment Index, Railroad Canyon Elementary ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides Railroad Canyon Elementary, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students), Elsinore High (1,927 students), and Lakeside High (1,687 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.