- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterford, CA
Richard M. Moon Primary
Federal NCES profile for Richard M. Moon Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006312220
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard M. Moon Primary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard M. Moon Primary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard M. Moon Primary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Waterford, CA.
School address
District: Waterford Unified · California
NCES ID 060006312220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Richard M. Moon Primary held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 060006312220 · Waterford, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 23.2:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford High (582 students)
Richard M. Moon Primary held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Richard M. Moon Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterford High
Waterford High
582 students
- This school
Richard M. Moon Primary
510 students
- Lucille Whiteh
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
355 students
- Waterford Juni
Waterford Junior
260 students
- Sentinel High 14
Sentinel High
14 students
What this shows Richard M. Moon Primary reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard M. Moon Primary compares
Richard M. Moon Primary 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$19,486
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 71.0%
White 21.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Richard M. Moon Primary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Waterford Unified reports $19,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard M. Moon Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lucille Whitehead Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterford Junior | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sentinel High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard M. Moon Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Waterford
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard M. Moon Primary
How many students attend Richard M. Moon Primary?
Richard M. Moon Primary has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterford, CA. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard M. Moon Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard M. Moon Primary is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard M. Moon Primary?
78.2% of students at Richard M. Moon Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard M. Moon Primary?
The largest demographic group at Richard M. Moon Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment, in Waterford, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard M. Moon Primary?
Richard M. Moon Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard M. Moon Primary rank among elementary schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard M. Moon Primary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Waterford, 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 Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford Unified?
Besides Richard M. Moon Primary, Waterford Unified also operates Waterford High (582 students), Lucille Whitehead Intermediate (355 students), and Waterford Junior (260 students). See the Waterford Unified district page for the complete list.