- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rosamond, CA
Rosamond Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rosamond Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063762006373
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosamond Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Rosamond · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosamond Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosamond Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Rosamond, CA.
School address
District: Southern Kern Unified · California
NCES ID 063762006373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Rosamond Elementary held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 063762006373 · Rosamond, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
822 enr · 21.1:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Westpark Elementary (952 students)
Rosamond Elementary held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rosamond Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westpark Eleme
Westpark Elementary
952 students
- Rosamond High
Rosamond High Early College Campus
927 students
- This school
Rosamond Elementary
822 students
- Tropico Middle
Tropico Middle
815 students
- Abraham Lincol 71
Abraham Lincoln Alternative
71 students
- Rare Earth Hig 49
Rare Earth High (Continuation)
49 students
What this shows Rosamond Elementary reports 822 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosamond Elementary compares
Rosamond 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 822 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
822
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$15,641
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
White 12.3%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Rosamond Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Southern Kern Unified reports $15,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosamond Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westpark Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosamond High Early College Campus | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tropico Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Alternative | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rare Earth High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosamond Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Rosamond
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 (~822 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosamond Elementary
How many students attend Rosamond Elementary?
Rosamond Elementary has 822 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rosamond, CA. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 853 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosamond Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosamond Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rosamond Elementary?
85.6% of students at Rosamond Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosamond Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rosamond Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Rosamond, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosamond Elementary?
Rosamond Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rosamond Elementary rank among public schools in Rosamond?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosamond Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Rosamond, 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 Rosamond on the city page.
What other schools are in Southern Kern Unified?
Besides Rosamond Elementary, Southern Kern Unified also operates Westpark Elementary (952 students), Rosamond High Early College Campus (927 students), and Tropico Middle (815 students). See the Southern Kern Unified district page for the complete list.