- Enrollment
- 3,400
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paramount, CA
Wesley Gaines
Federal NCES profile for Wesley Gaines, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062985004646
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wesley Gaines earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Paramount · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.1:1
- large classes for California
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wesley Gaines has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley Gaines ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Paramount, CA.
School address
District: Paramount Unified · California
NCES ID 062985004646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Wesley Gaines grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 062985004646 · Paramount, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 28.1:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Paramount High (3,400 students)
Wesley Gaines grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wesley Gaines in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paramount High
Paramount High
3,400 students
- Hollydale 794
Hollydale
794 students
- Alondra Middle 735
Alondra Middle
735 students
- Frank J. Zambo 650
Frank J. Zamboni
650 students
- Paramount Park 551
Paramount Park Middle
551 students
- This school 449
Wesley Gaines
449 students
What this shows Wesley Gaines reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wesley Gaines compares
Wesley Gaines 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 | 28.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$21,267
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.8%
African American 7.3%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
White 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Wesley Gaines is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Paramount Unified reports $21,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wesley Gaines Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollydale | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alondra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank J. Zamboni | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paramount Park Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wesley Gaines's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Paramount
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Leona Jackson
Standard public school
517 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Major Lynn Mokler
Standard public school
510 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln
Standard public school
502 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Theodore Roosevelt
Standard public school
491 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Howard Tanner
Standard public school
428 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Mark Keppel
Standard public school
426 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wesley Gaines
How many students attend Wesley Gaines?
Wesley Gaines has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paramount, CA. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesley Gaines?
The student-teacher ratio at Wesley Gaines is 28.1:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wesley Gaines?
76.1% of students at Wesley Gaines are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wesley Gaines?
The largest demographic group at Wesley Gaines is Hispanic or Latino at 87.8% of enrollment, in Paramount, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wesley Gaines?
Wesley Gaines has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wesley Gaines rank among elementary schools in Paramount?
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley Gaines ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Paramount, 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 Paramount on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramount Unified?
Besides Wesley Gaines, Paramount Unified also operates Paramount High (3,400 students), Hollydale (794 students), and Alondra Middle (735 students). See the Paramount Unified district page for the complete list.