- Enrollment
- 2,396
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moreno Valley, CA
Rainbow Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rainbow Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 069113510287
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rainbow Ridge Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #17 of 29
- elementary schools in Moreno Valley · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rainbow Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow Ridge Elementary ranks #17 of 29 elementary schools in Moreno Valley, CA.
School address
District: Val Verde Unified · California
NCES ID 069113510287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Rainbow Ridge Elementary held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 069113510287 · Moreno Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
723 enr · 21.3:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange Vista High (2,396 students)
Rainbow Ridge Elementary held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rainbow Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange Vista H
Orange Vista High
2,396 students
- Rancho Verde H
Rancho Verde High
2,101 students
- Citrus Hill Hi
Citrus Hill High
1,630 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
1,076 students
- Tomas Rivera M
Tomas Rivera Middle
1,014 students
- This school 723
Rainbow Ridge Elementary
723 students
What this shows Rainbow Ridge Elementary reports 723 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rainbow Ridge Elementary compares
Rainbow Ridge 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 723 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
723
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$18,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 723 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
African American 8.2%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
White 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Rainbow Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Val Verde Unified reports $18,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rainbow Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Verde High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Citrus Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomas Rivera Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rainbow Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Moreno Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Butterfield Language Academy
Standard public school
963 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Lasselle Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Moreno Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 35.2:1 students per teacher
Bear Valley Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
North Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Cloverdale Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 22.4:1 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 (~723 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rainbow Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Rainbow Ridge Elementary?
Rainbow Ridge Elementary has 723 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moreno Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Ridge Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rainbow Ridge Elementary?
74.9% of students at Rainbow Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rainbow Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rainbow Ridge Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Moreno Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rainbow Ridge Elementary?
Rainbow Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rainbow Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moreno Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow Ridge Elementary ranks #17 of 29 elementary schools in Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Val Verde Unified?
Besides Rainbow Ridge Elementary, Val Verde Unified also operates Orange Vista High (2,396 students), Rancho Verde High (2,101 students), and Citrus Hill High (1,630 students). See the Val Verde Unified district page for the complete list.