- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ceres, CA
Walter White Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walter White Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060813000788
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter White Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Ceres · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter White Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter White Elementary ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Ceres, CA.
School address
District: Ceres Unified · California
NCES ID 060813000788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Walter White Elementary grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 060813000788 · Ceres, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 25:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Valley High (2,317 students)
Walter White Elementary grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walter White Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Valley
Central Valley High
2,317 students
- Ceres High
Ceres High
1,660 students
- Cesar Chavez J 685
Cesar Chavez Junior High
685 students
- Lucas Elementa 668
Lucas Elementary
668 students
- Caswell Elemen 653
Caswell Elementary
653 students
- This school 526
Walter White Elementary
526 students
What this shows Walter White Elementary reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter White Elementary compares
Walter White 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$18,030
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.0%
White 10.5%
Asian 5.1%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Walter White Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ceres Unified reports $18,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter White Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ceres High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lucas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caswell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter White Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Ceres
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lucas Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Caswell Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Sinclear Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Samuel Vaughn Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Carroll Fowler Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
La Rosa Elementary
Standard public school
516 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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter White Elementary
How many students attend Walter White Elementary?
Walter White Elementary has 526 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ceres, CA. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter White Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter White Elementary is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter White Elementary?
84.4% of students at Walter White Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter White Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walter White Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment, in Ceres, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter White Elementary?
Walter White Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Walter White Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ceres?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter White Elementary ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Ceres, 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 Ceres on the city page.
What other schools are in Ceres Unified?
Besides Walter White Elementary, Ceres Unified also operates Central Valley High (2,317 students), Ceres High (1,660 students), and Cesar Chavez Junior High (685 students). See the Ceres Unified district page for the complete list.