Enrollment
306
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Susan H. Nelson compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Susan H. Nelson
Susan H. Nelson is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Temecula, California, enrolling 306 students.
At 21.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 306 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 700 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #476.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Temecula Valley Unified spends $12,879 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Temecula's public schools, it stands alongside River Springs Charter (7,703 students): Susan H. Nelson is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.9:1 vs 29.5:1).
Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students) and Great Oak High (2,946 students) alongside Susan H. Nelson.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Susan H. Nelson compares
Susan H. Nelson on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Temecula Valley Unified, which includes Susan H. Nelson.
$12,879
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 60.9%
Federal 7.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,136
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Susan H. Nelson a good school?
Susan H. Nelson earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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