- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chowchilla, CA
Stephens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stephens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060852000850
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephens Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Chowchilla · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephens Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephens Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Chowchilla, CA.
School address
District: Chowchilla Elementary · California
NCES ID 060852000850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Stephens Elementary shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 060852000850 · Chowchilla, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 21.7:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Merle L. Fuller Elementary (508 students)
Stephens Elementary shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Stephens Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merle L. Fulle
Merle L. Fuller Elementary
508 students
- Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan Elementary
490 students
- Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle
470 students
- Fairmead Eleme
Fairmead Elementary
458 students
- This school
Stephens Elementary
217 students
What this shows Stephens Elementary reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephens Elementary compares
Stephens 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$17,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 109 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.6%
White 21.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Stephens Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Chowchilla Elementary reports $17,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stephens Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merle L. Fuller Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald Reagan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmead Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephens Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Chowchilla
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Merle L. Fuller Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Fairmead Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Dairyland Elementary
Standard public school
216 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Alview Elementary
Standard public school
183 students 26.1:1 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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephens Elementary
How many students attend Stephens Elementary?
Stephens Elementary has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chowchilla, CA. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephens Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stephens Elementary?
74.5% of students at Stephens Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stephens Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment, in Chowchilla, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephens Elementary?
Stephens Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Stephens Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chowchilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephens Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Chowchilla, 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 Chowchilla on the city page.
What other schools are in Chowchilla Elementary?
Besides Stephens Elementary, Chowchilla Elementary also operates Merle L. Fuller Elementary (508 students), Ronald Reagan Elementary (490 students), and Wilson Middle (470 students). See the Chowchilla Elementary district page for the complete list.