Enrollment
822
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rosamond Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rosamond Elementary
Rosamond Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rosamond, California, enrolling 822 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 85.6% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 822 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,205 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #980, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rosamond's elementary schools, it stands alongside Westpark Elementary (952 students): Rosamond Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 vs 24.4:1).
Southern Kern Unified also operates Westpark Elementary (952 students) and Rosamond High Early College Campus (927 students) alongside Rosamond 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 Rosamond Elementary compares
Rosamond 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,937
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southern Kern Unified, which includes Rosamond Elementary.
$13,937
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 67.2%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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.
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 (~822 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rosamond Elementary a good school?
Rosamond Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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