- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atwater, CA
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Olaeta 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 060342000262
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Olaeta Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Atwater · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for California
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Olaeta Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Olaeta Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Atwater, CA.
School address
District: Atwater Elementary · California
NCES ID 060342000262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-177 students YoY
Thomas Olaeta Elementary shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (-31.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-177 students YoY 060342000262 · Atwater, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 15.6:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell Intermediate (744 students)
Thomas Olaeta Elementary shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (-31.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thomas Olaeta Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell Inter
Mitchell Intermediate
744 students
- Peggy Heller E
Peggy Heller Elementary
712 students
- Bellevue Eleme
Bellevue Elementary
599 students
- Mitchell Eleme
Mitchell Elementary
528 students
- Elmer Wood Ele
Elmer Wood Elementary
514 students
- This school
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
374 students
What this shows Thomas Olaeta Elementary reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Olaeta Elementary compares
Thomas Olaeta 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$15,365
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 75.4%
White 13.6%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Thomas Olaeta Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atwater Elementary reports $15,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Olaeta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peggy Heller Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmer Wood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Olaeta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Atwater
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Peggy Heller Elementary
Standard public school
712 students 23:1 students per teacher
Bellevue Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Mitchell Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 24:1 students per teacher
Elmer Wood Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Shaffer Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Aileen Colburn Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 19.5:1 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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Olaeta Elementary
How many students attend Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
Thomas Olaeta Elementary has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atwater, CA. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), down 177.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Olaeta Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 27% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% lower 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 Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
63.3% of students at Thomas Olaeta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Olaeta Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment, in Atwater, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
Thomas Olaeta Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Olaeta Elementary rank among elementary schools in Atwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Olaeta Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Atwater, 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 Atwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Atwater Elementary?
Besides Thomas Olaeta Elementary, Atwater Elementary also operates Mitchell Intermediate (744 students), Peggy Heller Elementary (712 students), and Bellevue Elementary (599 students). See the Atwater Elementary district page for the complete list.