- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kerman, CA
Sun Empire Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sun Empire Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061949008869
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun Empire Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Kerman · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun Empire Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Empire Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Kerman, CA.
School address
District: Kerman Unified · California
NCES ID 061949008869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Sun Empire Elementary grew from 561 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 061949008869 · Kerman, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 19.6:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Kerman High (1,493 students)
Sun Empire Elementary grew from 561 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sun Empire Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kerman High
Kerman High
1,493 students
- Kerman Middle
Kerman Middle
810 students
- Goldenrod Elem
Goldenrod Elementary
617 students
- Kerman-Floyd E 567
Kerman-Floyd Elementary
567 students
- Liberty Elemen 563
Liberty Elementary
563 students
- This school 490
Sun Empire Elementary
490 students
What this shows Sun Empire Elementary reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sun Empire Elementary compares
Sun Empire 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$15,605
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.0%
White 7.1%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Sun Empire Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Kerman Unified reports $15,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sun Empire Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kerman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldenrod Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kerman-Floyd Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sun Empire Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Kerman
3 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sun Empire Elementary
How many students attend Sun Empire Elementary?
Sun Empire Elementary has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kerman, CA. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Empire Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Empire Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Sun Empire Elementary?
72.7% of students at Sun Empire Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Empire Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sun Empire Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment, in Kerman, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Empire Elementary?
Sun Empire Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Sun Empire Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kerman?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Empire Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Kerman, 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 Kerman on the city page.
What other schools are in Kerman Unified?
Besides Sun Empire Elementary, Kerman Unified also operates Kerman High (1,493 students), Kerman Middle (810 students), and Goldenrod Elementary (617 students). See the Kerman Unified district page for the complete list.