- Enrollment
- 3,136
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Temecula, CA
Susan H. Nelson
Federal NCES profile for Susan H. Nelson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060002810589
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susan H. Nelson earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Temecula · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Susan H. Nelson has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susan H. Nelson ranks #7 of 7 schools in Temecula, CA.
School address
District: Temecula Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002810589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Susan H. Nelson shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 060002810589 · Temecula, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 21.9:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaparral High (3,136 students)
Susan H. Nelson shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Susan H. Nelson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
3,136 students
- Great Oak High
Great Oak High
2,946 students
- Temecula Valle
Temecula Valley High
2,739 students
- Bella Vista Mi 1,249
Bella Vista Middle
1,249 students
- Temecula Middl 1,012
Temecula Middle
1,012 students
- This school 306
Susan H. Nelson
306 students
What this shows Susan H. Nelson reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susan H. Nelson compares
Susan H. Nelson 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,165
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 4.6%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Susan H. Nelson is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Temecula Valley Unified reports $14,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Susan H. Nelson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Temecula Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bella Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temecula Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susan H. Nelson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,946
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,739
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Temecula
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
River Springs Charter
Standard public school
7,703 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Empire Springs Charter
Standard public school
1,854 students 33.7:1 students per teacher
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Standard public school
1,070 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Standard public school
979 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jcs - Pine Hills
Standard public school
745 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Harbor Springs Charter
Standard public school
299 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Susan H. Nelson
How many students attend Susan H. Nelson?
Susan H. Nelson has 306 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Temecula, CA. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susan H. Nelson?
The student-teacher ratio at Susan H. Nelson is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Susan H. Nelson?
31.9% of students at Susan H. Nelson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susan H. Nelson?
The largest demographic group at Susan H. Nelson is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Temecula, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susan H. Nelson?
Susan H. Nelson has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Susan H. Nelson rank among schools in Temecula?
By Resource Investment Index, Susan H. Nelson ranks #7 of 7 schools in Temecula, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Temecula on the city page.
What other schools are in Temecula Valley Unified?
Besides Susan H. Nelson, Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students), Great Oak High (2,946 students), and Temecula Valley High (2,739 students). See the Temecula Valley Unified district page for the complete list.