- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverside, CA
Terrace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Terrace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060243000139
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terrace Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #23 of 43
- elementary schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Terrace Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terrace Elementary ranks #23 of 43 elementary schools in Riverside, CA.
School address
District: Alvord Unified · California
NCES ID 060243000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Terrace Elementary held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 060243000139 · Riverside, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 22.4:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Norte Vista High (1,804 students)
Terrace Elementary held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Terrace Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norte Vista Hi
Norte Vista High
1,804 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,780 students
- La Sierra High
La Sierra High
1,514 students
- Ysmael Villega
Ysmael Villegas Middle
1,136 students
- Loma Vista Mid
Loma Vista Middle
1,027 students
- This school
Terrace Elementary
740 students
What this shows Terrace Elementary reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terrace Elementary compares
Terrace 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$18,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 740 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
White 3.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Terrace Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvord Unified reports $18,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terrace Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norte Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Sierra High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ysmael Villegas Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loma Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terrace Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Riverside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
1,033 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
886 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
864 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
851 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Highgrove Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
818 students 25.6:1 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 (~740 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terrace Elementary
How many students attend Terrace Elementary?
Terrace Elementary has 740 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrace Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terrace Elementary?
76.6% of students at Terrace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terrace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Terrace Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment, in Riverside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terrace Elementary?
Terrace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Terrace Elementary rank among elementary schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Terrace Elementary ranks #23 of 43 elementary schools in Riverside, 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 Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvord Unified?
Besides Terrace Elementary, Alvord Unified also operates Norte Vista High (1,804 students), Hillcrest High (1,780 students), and La Sierra High (1,514 students). See the Alvord Unified district page for the complete list.