- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverside, CA
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for S. Christa Mcauliffe 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 060243008784
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #32 of 43
- elementary schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks #32 of 43 elementary schools in Riverside, CA.
School address
District: Alvord Unified · California
NCES ID 060243008784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 060243008784 · Riverside, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 22.1:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Norte Vista High (1,804 students)
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norte Vista Hi
Norte Vista High
1,804 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,780 students
- La Sierra High
La Sierra High
1,514 students
- Ysmael Villega
Ysmael Villegas Middle
1,136 students
- Loma Vista Mid
Loma Vista Middle
1,027 students
- This school 508
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
508 students
What this shows S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary compares
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$18,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.9%
White 9.8%
Asian 8.9%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvord Unified reports $18,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norte Vista High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Sierra High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ysmael Villegas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loma Vista Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Riverside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
1,033 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
886 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
864 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
851 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Highgrove Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
818 students 25.6:1 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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
How many students attend S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
58.1% of students at S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Riverside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
S. Christa Mcauliffe 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 S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary rank among elementary schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks #32 of 43 elementary schools in Riverside, 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 Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvord Unified?
Besides S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary, Alvord Unified also operates Norte Vista High (1,804 students), Hillcrest High (1,780 students), and La Sierra High (1,514 students). See the Alvord Unified district page for the complete list.