- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pomona, CA
Ranch Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ranch Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063132010001
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ranch Hills Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 22
- elementary schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ranch Hills Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ranch Hills Elementary ranks #5 of 22 elementary schools in Pomona, CA.
School address
District: Pomona Unified · California
NCES ID 063132010001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Ranch Hills Elementary held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 063132010001 · Pomona, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 23.6:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Garey High (1,567 students)
Ranch Hills Elementary held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ranch Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garey High
Garey High
1,567 students
- Diamond Ranch
Diamond Ranch High
1,542 students
- School of Exte
School of Extended Educational Options
1,204 students
- Pomona High
Pomona High
993 students
- Ganesha High
Ganesha High
895 students
- This school 449
Ranch Hills Elementary
449 students
What this shows Ranch Hills Elementary reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ranch Hills Elementary compares
Ranch Hills 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$20,239
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 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%
Asian 17.1%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 6.7%
White 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Ranch Hills Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pomona Unified reports $20,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ranch Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garey High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond Ranch High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School of Extended Educational Options | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ganesha High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ranch Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Pomona
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vejar Elementary
Standard public school
741 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Kingsley Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 28.5:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Cortez Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Alcott Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 21.5:1 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ranch Hills Elementary
How many students attend Ranch Hills Elementary?
Ranch Hills Elementary has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pomona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranch Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranch Hills Elementary is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ranch Hills Elementary?
48.2% of students at Ranch Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ranch Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ranch Hills Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Pomona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ranch Hills Elementary?
Ranch Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Ranch Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pomona?
By Resource Investment Index, Ranch Hills Elementary ranks #5 of 22 elementary schools in Pomona, 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 Pomona on the city page.
What other schools are in Pomona Unified?
Besides Ranch Hills Elementary, Pomona Unified also operates Garey High (1,567 students), Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students), and School of Extended Educational Options (1,204 students). See the Pomona Unified district page for the complete list.