Enrollment
1,266
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manteca, CA
Veritas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Veritas 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 062361011420
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veritas Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #1 of 14
- elementary schools in Manteca · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.2:1
- large classes for California
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Veritas Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veritas Elementary ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in Manteca, CA.
School address
District: Manteca Unified · California
NCES ID 062361011420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veritas Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Veritas Elementary
Veritas Elementary is a large elementary school in Manteca, California, enrolling 1,266 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.2:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 59% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,266 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 548 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #336.
Its student body is led by Asian (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 66/100).
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Manteca Unified spends $12,941 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Manteca's elementary schools, it stands alongside Nile Garden Elementary (1,221 students): Veritas Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34.2:1 vs 29.8:1).
Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students) and Sierra High (1,670 students) alongside Veritas 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 Veritas Elementary compares
Veritas 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 | 34.2:1 | ▲ 59% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,266 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,266
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
34.2:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Asian 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
White 10.7%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Veritas Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manteca Unified, which includes Veritas Elementary.
$12,941
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 59.7%
Federal 11.0%
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 Veritas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manteca High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Union High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lathrop High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nile Garden Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veritas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,524
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Manteca
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nile Garden Elementary
Standard public school
1,221 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
George Mcparland Elementary
Standard public school
1,195 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Walter Woodward Elementary
Standard public school
1,056 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Stella Brockman Elementary
Standard public school
833 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Elementary
Standard public school
814 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Neil Hafley Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 27.6:1 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 (~1,266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Veritas Elementary
How many students attend Veritas Elementary?
Veritas Elementary has 1,266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manteca, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veritas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Veritas Elementary is 34.2:1, which is 59% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 118% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veritas Elementary?
33.5% of students at Veritas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veritas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Veritas Elementary is Asian at 46.6% of enrollment, in Manteca, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veritas Elementary?
Veritas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Veritas Elementary rank among elementary schools in Manteca?
By Resource Investment Index, Veritas Elementary ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in Manteca, 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 Manteca on the city page.
Is Veritas Elementary a good school?
Veritas Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Manteca Unified?
Besides Veritas Elementary, Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students), Sierra High (1,670 students), and East Union High (1,524 students). See the Manteca Unified district page for the complete list.
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