Enrollment
502
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Romoland, CA
Romoland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Romoland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063339005173
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Romoland Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Romoland · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Romoland Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Romoland Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Romoland, CA.
School address
District: Romoland Elementary · California
NCES ID 063339005173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Romoland Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Romoland Elementary
Romoland Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Romoland, California, enrolling 502 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 502 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,442.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Romoland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mesa View Elementary (911 students): Romoland Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.8:1 vs 23.4:1).
Romoland Elementary also operates Ethan a Chase Middle (1,447 students) and Boulder Ridge Elementary (938 students) alongside Romoland 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 Romoland Elementary compares
Romoland 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$13,390
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 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 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 90.0%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.2%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Romoland Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Romoland Elementary, which includes Romoland Elementary.
$13,390
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 62.7%
Federal 10.8%
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 Romoland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan a Chase Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Ridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harvest Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Innovation Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Romoland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Romoland
2 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 (~502 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Romoland Elementary
How many students attend Romoland Elementary?
Romoland Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Romoland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Romoland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Romoland Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Romoland Elementary?
79.7% of students at Romoland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Romoland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Romoland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.0% of enrollment, in Romoland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Romoland Elementary?
Romoland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Romoland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Romoland?
By Resource Investment Index, Romoland Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Romoland, 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 Romoland on the city page.
Is Romoland Elementary a good school?
Romoland Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Romoland Elementary?
Besides Romoland Elementary, Romoland Elementary also operates Ethan a Chase Middle (1,447 students), Boulder Ridge Elementary (938 students), and Mesa View Elementary (911 students). See the Romoland Elementary district page for the complete list.
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