- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Ramona Elementary grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 063171004907 · Ramona, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 27.1:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramona High (1,404 students)
Ramona Elementary grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 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
- Ramona High
Ramona High
1,404 students
- Olive Peirce M
Olive Peirce Middle
680 students
- Hanson Element 547
Hanson Elementary
547 students
- James Dukes El 502
James Dukes Elementary
502 students
- Barnett Elemen 465
Barnett Elementary
465 students
- This school 434
Ramona Elementary
434 students
What this shows Ramona Elementary reports 434 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,643
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
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.
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
District finance for Ramona City Unified reports $14,643 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~434 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), up 24.
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, 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 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.
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.