- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delhi, CA
Schendel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Schendel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060003901213
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schendel Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Delhi · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Schendel Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schendel Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Delhi, CA.
School address
District: Delhi Unified · California
NCES ID 060003901213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Schendel Elementary held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 060003901213 · Delhi, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 19.1:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Delhi High (710 students)
Schendel Elementary held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Schendel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delhi High
Delhi High
710 students
- This school
Schendel Elementary
458 students
- Harmony Elemen
Harmony Elementary
452 students
- Delhi Middle
Delhi Middle
367 students
- El Capitan Ele
El Capitan Elementary
289 students
What this shows Schendel Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schendel Elementary compares
Schendel 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$19,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%
White 2.6%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Schendel Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delhi Unified reports $19,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schendel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delhi Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Capitan Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schendel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Delhi
2 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schendel Elementary
How many students attend Schendel Elementary?
Schendel Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delhi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schendel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Schendel Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Schendel Elementary?
74.1% of students at Schendel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schendel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Schendel Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment, in Delhi, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schendel Elementary?
Schendel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Schendel Elementary rank among elementary schools in Delhi?
By Resource Investment Index, Schendel Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Delhi, 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 Delhi on the city page.
What other schools are in Delhi Unified?
Besides Schendel Elementary, Delhi Unified also operates Delhi High (710 students), Harmony Elementary (452 students), and Delhi Middle (367 students). See the Delhi Unified district page for the complete list.