Enrollment
738
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ontario, CA
Ranch View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ranch View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062622010302
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ranch View Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #23 of 26
- elementary schools in Ontario · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.8:1
- large classes for California
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ranch View Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ranch View Elementary ranks #23 of 26 elementary schools in Ontario, CA.
School address
District: Mountain View Elementary · California
NCES ID 062622010302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ranch View Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ranch View Elementary
Ranch View Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Ontario, California, enrolling 738 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.8:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 43% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 738 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,221 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,009, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mountain View Elementary spends $12,367 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ontario's elementary schools, it stands alongside Park View Elementary (844 students): Ranch View Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.8:1 vs 25.6:1).
Mountain View Elementary also operates Park View Elementary (844 students) and Grace Yokley Junior High (606 students) alongside Ranch View 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 Ranch View Elementary compares
Ranch View 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 | 30.8:1 | ▲ 43% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
30.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$12,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 58.4%
Asian 24.0%
African American 8.1%
White 6.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Ranch View Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mountain View Elementary, which includes Ranch View Elementary.
$12,367
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 47.3%
Federal 8.5%
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 Ranch View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grace Yokley Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creek View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ranch View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Ontario
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
844 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Central Language Academy
Standard public school
736 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Richard Haynes Elementary
Standard public school
641 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Berlyn Elementary
Standard public school
639 students 22:1 students per teacher
Bon View Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 23.9:1 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 (~738 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Ranch View Elementary's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Ranch View Elementary
How many students attend Ranch View Elementary?
Ranch View Elementary has 738 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ontario, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranch View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranch View Elementary is 30.8:1, which is 43% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ranch View Elementary?
45.1% of students at Ranch View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ranch View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ranch View Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment, in Ontario, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ranch View Elementary?
Ranch View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ranch View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ontario?
By Resource Investment Index, Ranch View Elementary ranks #23 of 26 elementary schools in Ontario, 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 Ontario on the city page.
Is Ranch View Elementary a good school?
Ranch View Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Mountain View Elementary?
Besides Ranch View Elementary, Mountain View Elementary also operates Park View Elementary (844 students), Grace Yokley Junior High (606 students), and Creek View Elementary (566 students). See the Mountain View Elementary district page for the complete list.
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