- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chowchilla, CA
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ronald Reagan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060852011852
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald Reagan Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Chowchilla · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald Reagan Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald Reagan Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Chowchilla, CA.
School address
District: Chowchilla Elementary · California
NCES ID 060852011852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Ronald Reagan Elementary grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 060852011852 · Chowchilla, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 25.8:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Merle L. Fuller Elementary (508 students)
Ronald Reagan Elementary grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ronald Reagan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merle L. Fulle
Merle L. Fuller Elementary
508 students
- This school
Ronald Reagan Elementary
490 students
- Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle
470 students
- Fairmead Eleme
Fairmead Elementary
458 students
- Stephens Eleme
Stephens Elementary
217 students
What this shows Ronald Reagan Elementary reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald Reagan Elementary compares
Ronald Reagan Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$17,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
White 20.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Ronald Reagan Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Chowchilla Elementary reports $17,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ronald Reagan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merle L. Fuller Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairmead Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephens Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald Reagan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Chowchilla
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Merle L. Fuller Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Fairmead Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Stephens Elementary
Standard public school
217 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Dairyland Elementary
Standard public school
216 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Alview Elementary
Standard public school
183 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ronald Reagan Elementary
How many students attend Ronald Reagan Elementary?
Ronald Reagan Elementary has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chowchilla, CA. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald Reagan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald Reagan Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ronald Reagan Elementary?
80.5% of students at Ronald Reagan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald Reagan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ronald Reagan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Chowchilla, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald Reagan Elementary?
Ronald Reagan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Ronald Reagan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chowchilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald Reagan Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Chowchilla, 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 Chowchilla on the city page.
What other schools are in Chowchilla Elementary?
Besides Ronald Reagan Elementary, Chowchilla Elementary also operates Merle L. Fuller Elementary (508 students), Wilson Middle (470 students), and Fairmead Elementary (458 students). See the Chowchilla Elementary district page for the complete list.