- Enrollment
- 2,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Valencia Elementary held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 060001609097 · Upland, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 23.8:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Upland High (2,797 students)
Valencia Elementary held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valencia 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 571
Valencia Elementary
571 students
What this shows Valencia Elementary reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valencia Elementary compares
Valencia 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Upland Unified reports $16,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~571 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.