- Enrollment
- 2,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upland, CA
Upland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Upland 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 060001609095
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upland Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Upland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Upland Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upland Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Upland, CA.
School address
District: Upland Unified · California
NCES ID 060001609095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Upland Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 060001609095 · Upland, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 22.4:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Upland High (2,797 students)
Upland Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Upland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upland High
Upland High
2,797 students
- Pioneer Junior 771
Pioneer Junior High
771 students
- Pepper Tree El 719
Pepper Tree Elementary
719 students
- Baldy View Ele 624
Baldy View Elementary
624 students
- Upland Junior 599
Upland Junior High
599 students
- This school 404
Upland Elementary
404 students
What this shows Upland Elementary reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upland Elementary compares
Upland 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 | 75.9% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 60% | - | - |
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.
404
Bigger than 48% 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
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
29.2%
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
$16,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.9%
White 5.7%
African American 5.2%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Upland Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upland Unified reports $16,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pepper Tree Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldy View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upland Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Upland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pepper Tree Elementary
Standard public school
719 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Baldy View Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Valencia Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Cabrillo Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
Standard public school
514 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 24.1:1 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upland Elementary
How many students attend Upland Elementary?
Upland Elementary has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Upland 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 Upland Elementary?
75.9% of students at Upland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Upland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment, in Upland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upland Elementary?
Upland 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 Upland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Upland?
By Resource Investment Index, Upland Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Upland, 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 Upland on the city page.
What other schools are in Upland Unified?
Besides Upland Elementary, Upland Unified also operates Upland High (2,797 students), Pioneer Junior High (771 students), and Pepper Tree Elementary (719 students). See the Upland Unified district page for the complete list.