- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hemet, CA
Ramona Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ramona Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061692002157
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramona Elementary earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #6 of 13
- elementary schools in Hemet · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.4:1
- large classes for California
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramona Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramona Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Hemet, CA.
School address
District: Hemet Unified · California
NCES ID 061692002157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+141 students YoY
Ramona Elementary grew from 513 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (+27.5%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+141 students YoY 061692002157 · Hemet, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 33.4:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemet High (2,414 students)
Ramona Elementary grew from 513 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (+27.5%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ramona Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hemet High
Hemet High
2,414 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High
1,857 students
- Tahquitz High
Tahquitz High
1,761 students
- Diamond Valley
Diamond Valley Middle
1,123 students
- Dartmouth Midd
Dartmouth Middle
1,113 students
- This school 702
Ramona Elementary
702 students
What this shows Ramona Elementary reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramona Elementary compares
Ramona 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 | 33.4:1 | ▲ 55% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
33.4:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 702 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.8%
White 12.3%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Ramona Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hemet Unified reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ramona Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tahquitz High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramona Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Hemet
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bautista Creek Elementary
Standard public school
959 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary
Standard public school
826 students 30.6:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elementary
Standard public school
816 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Cawston Elementary
Standard public school
796 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Hemet Elementary
Standard public school
783 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Mcsweeny Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 26.9:1 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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ramona Elementary
How many students attend Ramona Elementary?
Ramona Elementary has 702 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hemet, CA. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), up 141.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramona Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramona Elementary is 33.4:1, which is 55% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 113% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ramona Elementary?
84.2% of students at Ramona Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramona Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ramona Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment, in Hemet, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramona Elementary?
Ramona Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (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 Ramona Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hemet?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramona Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Hemet, 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 Hemet on the city page.
What other schools are in Hemet Unified?
Besides Ramona Elementary, Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students), West Valley High (1,857 students), and Tahquitz High (1,761 students). See the Hemet Unified district page for the complete list.