- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+205 students YoY
Veritas Elementary grew from 1,000 students in 2022-23 to 1,205 in 2023-24 (+20.5%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+205 students YoY 062361011420 · Manteca, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,266 enr · 34.2:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Manteca High (1,907 students)
Veritas Elementary grew from 1,000 students in 2022-23 to 1,205 in 2023-24 (+20.5%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Veritas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manteca High
Manteca High
1,907 students
- Sierra High
Sierra High
1,670 students
- East Union Hig
East Union High
1,524 students
- Lathrop High
Lathrop High
1,486 students
- This school
Veritas Elementary
1,266 students
- Nile Garden El
Nile Garden Elementary
1,221 students
What this shows Veritas Elementary reports 1,266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veritas Elementary compares
Veritas Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Manteca Unified reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,670
- 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
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 (~1,266 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,000 (2022-23) → 1,205 (2023-24), up 205.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.