- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colton, CA
Ulysses Grant Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ulysses Grant Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060939000950
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ulysses Grant Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ulysses Grant Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ulysses Grant Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Colton, CA.
School address
District: Colton Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060939000950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ulysses Grant Elementary held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 060939000950 · Colton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 25.6:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High (1,794 students)
Ulysses Grant Elementary held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ulysses Grant Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High
1,794 students
- Colton High
Colton High
1,729 students
- Grand Terrace
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
1,647 students
- Colton Middle
Colton Middle
870 students
- Terrace Hills
Terrace Hills Middle
852 students
- This school 589
Ulysses Grant Elementary
589 students
What this shows Ulysses Grant Elementary reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ulysses Grant Elementary compares
Ulysses Grant 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$18,922
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.7%
White 1.9%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Ulysses Grant Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colton Joint Unified reports $18,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ulysses Grant Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Terrace Hills Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ulysses Grant Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Colton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alice Birney Elementary
Standard public school
681 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary
Standard public school
608 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Georgia F. Morris Elementary
Standard public school
604 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Paul Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Reche Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 22.8:1 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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ulysses Grant Elementary
How many students attend Ulysses Grant Elementary?
Ulysses Grant Elementary has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ulysses Grant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ulysses Grant Elementary is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ulysses Grant Elementary?
75.9% of students at Ulysses Grant Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ulysses Grant Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ulysses Grant Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment, in Colton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ulysses Grant Elementary?
Ulysses Grant Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Ulysses Grant Elementary rank among elementary schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ulysses Grant Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Colton, 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 Colton on the city page.
What other schools are in Colton Joint Unified?
Besides Ulysses Grant Elementary, Colton Joint Unified also operates Bloomington High (1,794 students), Colton High (1,729 students), and Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex (1,647 students). See the Colton Joint Unified district page for the complete list.