- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · California City, CA
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert P. Ulrich Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062523003773
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in California City · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert P. Ulrich Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in California City, CA.
School address
District: Mojave Unified · California
NCES ID 062523003773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 062523003773 · California City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 25.1:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: California City High (604 students)
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- California Cit
California City High
604 students
- This school
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary
503 students
- Hacienda Eleme
Hacienda Elementary
497 students
- California Cit
California City Middle
478 students
- Mojave Element
Mojave Elementary
420 students
- Mojave Jr./Sr.
Mojave Jr./Sr. High
400 students
What this shows Robert P. Ulrich Elementary reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert P. Ulrich Elementary compares
Robert P. Ulrich 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
91.7%
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
$16,357
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 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
African American 21.7%
White 14.5%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Robert P. Ulrich Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mojave Unified reports $16,357 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert P. Ulrich Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| California City High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hacienda Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mojave Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mojave Jr./Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert P. Ulrich Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in California City
1 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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert P. Ulrich Elementary
How many students attend Robert P. Ulrich Elementary?
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in California City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert P. Ulrich Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert P. Ulrich Elementary is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert P. Ulrich Elementary?
82.3% of students at Robert P. Ulrich Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert P. Ulrich Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert P. Ulrich Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in California City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert P. Ulrich Elementary?
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (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 Robert P. Ulrich Elementary rank among public schools in California City?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert P. Ulrich Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in California City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mojave Unified?
Besides Robert P. Ulrich Elementary, Mojave Unified also operates California City High (604 students), Hacienda Elementary (497 students), and California City Middle (478 students). See the Mojave Unified district page for the complete list.