Enrollment
434
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ramona, CA
Ramona Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ramona 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 063171004907
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramona Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Ramona · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for California
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramona Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramona Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Ramona, CA.
School address
District: Ramona City Unified · California
NCES ID 063171004907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ramona Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ramona Elementary
Ramona Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ramona, California, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.1:1 is larger than about 90% of California schools and 26% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,012 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,659, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (23%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ramona's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hanson Elementary (547 students): Ramona Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (27.1:1 vs 27.4:1).
Ramona City Unified also operates Ramona High (1,404 students) and Olive Peirce Middle (680 students) alongside Ramona 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 Ramona Elementary compares
Ramona 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 | 27.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% 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
33.2%
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
$13,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 71.2%
White 22.6%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Ramona Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ramona City Unified, which includes Ramona Elementary.
$13,417
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 45.7%
Federal 7.2%
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 Ramona Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olive Peirce Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Dukes Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barnett Elementary | Similar size | 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
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Ramona
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hanson Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
James Dukes Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Barnett Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Mt. Woodson Elementary
Standard public school
349 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Ramona Community Montessori
Alternative education program
267 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ramona Elementary
How many students attend Ramona Elementary?
Ramona Elementary has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ramona, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramona Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramona Elementary is 27.1:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ramona Elementary?
70.5% 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 71.2% of enrollment, in Ramona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramona Elementary?
Ramona Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ramona Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ramona?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramona Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Ramona, 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 Ramona on the city page.
Is Ramona Elementary a good school?
Ramona Elementary earns 15/100 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 Ramona City Unified?
Besides Ramona Elementary, Ramona City Unified also operates Ramona High (1,404 students), Olive Peirce Middle (680 students), and Hanson Elementary (547 students). See the Ramona City Unified district page for the complete list.
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