Enrollment
571
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upland, CA
Valencia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valencia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001609097
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valencia Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Upland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valencia Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Upland, CA.
School address
District: Upland Unified · California
NCES ID 060001609097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valencia Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valencia Elementary
Valencia Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Upland, California, enrolling 571 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 571 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,369 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #104, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 65/100).
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Upland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pepper Tree Elementary (719 students): Valencia Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.8:1 vs 24.8:1).
Upland Unified also operates Upland High (2,797 students) and Pioneer Junior High (771 students) alongside Valencia 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 Valencia Elementary compares
Valencia 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,699
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 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.
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
White 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Valencia Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upland Unified, which includes Valencia Elementary.
$14,699
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 59.5%
Federal 10.2%
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 Valencia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pepper Tree Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldy View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upland Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valencia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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
Citrus Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~571 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valencia Elementary
How many students attend Valencia Elementary?
Valencia Elementary has 571 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valencia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valencia Elementary is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valencia Elementary?
27.1% of students at Valencia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valencia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valencia Elementary is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Upland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valencia Elementary?
Valencia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valencia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Upland?
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Elementary ranks #2 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.
Is Valencia Elementary a good school?
Valencia Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Upland Unified?
Besides Valencia 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.
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