Enrollment
503
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 8/100.
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 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in California City · Resource Index
- 8
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert P. Ulrich Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert P. Ulrich Elementary
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in California City, California, enrolling 503 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 503 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,015 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,993, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 91.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among California City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hacienda Elementary (497 students): Robert P. Ulrich Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.1:1 vs 23.7:1).
Mojave Unified also operates California City High (604 students) and Hacienda Elementary (497 students) alongside Robert P. Ulrich 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 Robert P. Ulrich Elementary compares
Robert P. Ulrich 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mojave Unified, which includes Robert P. Ulrich Elementary.
$14,636
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 46.9%
Federal 15.1%
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 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
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
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 (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
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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.
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 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in California City on the city page.
Is Robert P. Ulrich Elementary a good school?
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 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.
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