- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Escalon, CA
Van Allen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Van Allen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061284001450
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Allen Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Escalon · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Allen Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Allen Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Escalon, CA.
School address
District: Escalon Unified · California
NCES ID 061284001450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Van Allen Elementary held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061284001450 · Escalon, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 23.2:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Escalon High (815 students)
Van Allen Elementary held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Van Allen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Escalon High
Escalon High
815 students
- Dent Elementar
Dent Elementary
671 students
- El Portal Midd
El Portal Middle
587 students
- This school 325
Van Allen Elementary
325 students
- Collegeville E 162
Collegeville Elementary
162 students
- Farmington Ele 95
Farmington Elementary
95 students
What this shows Van Allen Elementary reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Allen Elementary compares
Van Allen 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$13,561
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Van Allen Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Escalon Unified reports $13,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Allen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escalon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dent Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Portal Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collegeville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Allen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Escalon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Allen Elementary
How many students attend Van Allen Elementary?
Van Allen Elementary has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Escalon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Allen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Allen Elementary is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Allen Elementary?
36.3% of students at Van Allen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Allen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Van Allen Elementary is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Escalon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Allen Elementary?
Van Allen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Van Allen Elementary rank among public schools in Escalon?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Allen Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Escalon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Escalon on the city page.
What other schools are in Escalon Unified?
Besides Van Allen Elementary, Escalon Unified also operates Escalon High (815 students), Dent Elementary (671 students), and El Portal Middle (587 students). See the Escalon Unified district page for the complete list.