Enrollment
490
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ronald Reagan Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ronald Reagan Elementary
Ronald Reagan Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Chowchilla, California, enrolling 490 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 490 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 2,100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,296.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (20%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Chowchilla's elementary schools, it stands alongside Merle L. Fuller Elementary (508 students): Ronald Reagan Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 20.3:1).
Chowchilla Elementary also operates Merle L. Fuller Elementary (508 students) and Wilson Middle (470 students) alongside Ronald Reagan 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 Ronald Reagan Elementary compares
Ronald Reagan 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,144
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chowchilla Elementary, which includes Ronald Reagan Elementary.
$14,144
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 69.4%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~490 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ronald Reagan Elementary a good school?
Ronald Reagan Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 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.
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