- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stockton, CA
Waverly Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062181002591
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #1 of 83
- elementary schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Elementary ranks #1 of 83 elementary schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Linden Unified · California
NCES ID 062181002591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Waverly Elementary grew from 366 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 062181002591 · Stockton, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 25.8:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden High (743 students)
Waverly Elementary grew from 366 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Waverly Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linden High
Linden High
743 students
- This school
Waverly Elementary
438 students
- Linden Element
Linden Elementary
414 students
- Glenwood Eleme
Glenwood Elementary
378 students
- Waterloo Eleme
Waterloo Elementary
339 students
- Pride Continua 27
Pride Continuation
27 students
What this shows Waverly Elementary reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly Elementary compares
Waverly 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,141
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
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%
White 24.2%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Waverly Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linden Unified reports $17,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waverly Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waterloo Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pride Continuation | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Stockton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Great Valley Elementary
Standard public school
983 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Commodore Stockton Skills
Standard public school
971 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
King Elementary
Standard public school
942 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Wilhelmina Henry Elementary
Standard public school
881 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
John C. Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Manlio Silva Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 26.6:1 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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waverly Elementary
How many students attend Waverly Elementary?
Waverly Elementary has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stockton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waverly Elementary?
65.3% of students at Waverly Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Elementary?
Waverly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Waverly Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Elementary ranks #1 of 83 elementary schools in Stockton, 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 Stockton on the city page.
What other schools are in Linden Unified?
Besides Waverly Elementary, Linden Unified also operates Linden High (743 students), Linden Elementary (414 students), and Glenwood Elementary (378 students). See the Linden Unified district page for the complete list.