- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merced, CA
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rudolph Rivera Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062460013885
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rudolph Rivera Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #6 of 19
- elementary schools in Merced · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.6:1
- large classes for California
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rudolph Rivera Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rudolph Rivera Elementary ranks #6 of 19 elementary schools in Merced, CA.
School address
District: Merced City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062460013885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Rudolph Rivera Elementary grew from 840 students in 2022-23 to 894 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 062460013885 · Merced, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
917 enr · 29.6:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary (722 students)
Rudolph Rivera Elementary grew from 840 students in 2022-23 to 894 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rudolph Rivera Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
917 students
- Donn B. Chenow
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
722 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
716 students
- Allan Peterson
Allan Peterson Elementary
690 students
- Joe Stefani
Joe Stefani
641 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover Middle
629 students
What this shows Rudolph Rivera Elementary reports 917 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rudolph Rivera Elementary compares
Rudolph Rivera 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 | 29.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 917 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
917
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
29.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$15,186
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 917 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.2%
Asian 13.8%
African American 8.4%
White 7.4%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Rudolph Rivera Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Merced City Elementary reports $15,186 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rudolph Rivera Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allan Peterson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Stefani | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rudolph Rivera Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Merced
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
1,055 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Farmdale Elementary
Standard public school
919 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Mcswain Elementary
Standard public school
912 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Luther Burbank Elementary
Standard public school
716 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Allan Peterson Elementary
Standard public school
690 students 28.8:1 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 (~917 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rudolph Rivera Elementary
How many students attend Rudolph Rivera Elementary?
Rudolph Rivera Elementary has 917 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merced, CA. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 894 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rudolph Rivera Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rudolph Rivera Elementary is 29.6:1, which is 38% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rudolph Rivera Elementary?
61.1% of students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rudolph Rivera Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rudolph Rivera Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment, in Merced, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rudolph Rivera Elementary?
Rudolph Rivera Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Rudolph Rivera Elementary rank among elementary schools in Merced?
By Resource Investment Index, Rudolph Rivera Elementary ranks #6 of 19 elementary schools in Merced, 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 Merced on the city page.
What other schools are in Merced City Elementary?
Besides Rudolph Rivera Elementary, Merced City Elementary also operates Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary (722 students), Luther Burbank Elementary (716 students), and Allan Peterson Elementary (690 students). See the Merced City Elementary district page for the complete list.