Enrollment
452
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alta Loma, CA
Victoria Groves Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Victoria Groves Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060216009298
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Victoria Groves Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Alta Loma · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Victoria Groves Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Victoria Groves Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Alta Loma, CA.
School address
District: Alta Loma Elementary · California
NCES ID 060216009298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Victoria Groves Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Victoria Groves Elementary
Victoria Groves Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Alta Loma, California, enrolling 452 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,221 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #215.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (21%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alta Loma Elementary spends $12,690 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Alta Loma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary (878 students): Victoria Groves Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 26.6:1).
Alta Loma Elementary also operates Vineyard Junior High (933 students) and Alta Loma Junior High (831 students) alongside Victoria Groves 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 Victoria Groves Elementary compares
Victoria Groves 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 | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$12,690
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
White 21.2%
Asian 13.9%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Victoria Groves Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alta Loma Elementary, which includes Victoria Groves Elementary.
$12,690
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 69.4%
Federal 6.6%
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 Victoria Groves Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta Loma Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd M. Stork Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banyan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Victoria Groves Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 35.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Alta Loma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Floyd M. Stork Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Banyan Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Caryn Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 24:1 students per teacher
Deer Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Hermosa Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 22.1:1 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 (~452 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Victoria Groves Elementary
How many students attend Victoria Groves Elementary?
Victoria Groves Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alta Loma, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Victoria Groves Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Victoria Groves Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Victoria Groves Elementary?
29.8% of students at Victoria Groves Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Victoria Groves Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Victoria Groves Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Alta Loma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Victoria Groves Elementary?
Victoria Groves Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Victoria Groves Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alta Loma?
By Resource Investment Index, Victoria Groves Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Alta Loma, 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 Alta Loma on the city page.
Is Victoria Groves Elementary a good school?
Victoria Groves Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Alta Loma Elementary?
Besides Victoria Groves Elementary, Alta Loma Elementary also operates Vineyard Junior High (933 students), Alta Loma Junior High (831 students), and Floyd M. Stork Elementary (642 students). See the Alta Loma Elementary district page for the complete list.
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