Enrollment
514
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dixon, CA
Tremont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tremont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061128010328
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tremont Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.2:1
- large classes for California
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tremont Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tremont Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Dixon, CA.
School address
District: Dixon Unified · California
NCES ID 061128010328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tremont Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tremont Elementary
Tremont Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Dixon, California, enrolling 514 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.2:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 40% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 514 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,324 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,284, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (35%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 514 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Dixon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dixon Montessori Charter (471 students): Tremont Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.2:1 vs 24.8:1).
Dixon Unified also operates Dixon High (990 students) and John Knight Middle (634 students) alongside Tremont Elementary.
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 Tremont Elementary compares
Tremont Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.2:1 | ▲ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
30.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$13,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 34.6%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 5.1%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Tremont Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dixon Unified, which includes Tremont Elementary.
$13,379
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 51.6%
Federal 11.5%
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 Tremont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Knight Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gretchen Higgins Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maine Prairie High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tremont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Dixon
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tremont Elementary
How many students attend Tremont Elementary?
Tremont Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dixon, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tremont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tremont Elementary is 30.2:1, which is 40% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tremont Elementary?
30.1% of students at Tremont Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tremont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tremont Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Dixon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tremont Elementary?
Tremont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tremont Elementary rank among elementary schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, Tremont Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Dixon, 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 Dixon on the city page.
Is Tremont Elementary a good school?
Tremont Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. 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 Dixon Unified?
Besides Tremont Elementary, Dixon Unified also operates Dixon High (990 students), John Knight Middle (634 students), and Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary (442 students). See the Dixon Unified district page for the complete list.
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