- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Victorville, CA
West Palms Conservatory
Federal NCES profile for West Palms Conservatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064104011914
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Palms Conservatory earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #2 of 24
- elementary schools in Victorville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Palms Conservatory has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Palms Conservatory ranks #2 of 24 elementary schools in Victorville, CA.
School address
District: Victor Elementary · California
NCES ID 064104011914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
West Palms Conservatory held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 064104011914 · Victorville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 25.2:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Elementary (1,014 students)
West Palms Conservatory held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Palms Conservatory in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary
1,014 students
- Mojave Vista E
Mojave Vista Elementary
904 students
- Discovery Scho
Discovery School of the Arts
902 students
- Challenger Sch
Challenger School of Sports and Fitness
843 students
- Park View Elem
Park View Elementary
793 students
- This school
West Palms Conservatory
680 students
What this shows West Palms Conservatory reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Palms Conservatory compares
West Palms Conservatory held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
680
Bigger than 79% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$16,630
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 + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.4%
White 12.9%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, West Palms Conservatory is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victor Elementary reports $16,630 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Palms Conservatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mojave Vista Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery School of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Challenger School of Sports and Fitness | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Palms Conservatory's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Victorville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
1,014 students 26:1 students per teacher
Mojave Vista Elementary
Standard public school
904 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Discovery School of the Arts
Standard public school
902 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Challenger School of Sports and Fitness
Standard public school
843 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
793 students 22:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elementary
Standard public school
790 students 21.9:1 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 (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Palms Conservatory
How many students attend West Palms Conservatory?
West Palms Conservatory has 680 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Victorville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Palms Conservatory?
The student-teacher ratio at West Palms Conservatory is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Palms Conservatory?
65.3% of students at West Palms Conservatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Palms Conservatory?
The largest demographic group at West Palms Conservatory is Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment, in Victorville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Palms Conservatory?
West Palms Conservatory has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 West Palms Conservatory rank among elementary schools in Victorville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Palms Conservatory ranks #2 of 24 elementary schools in Victorville, 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 Victorville on the city page.
What other schools are in Victor Elementary?
Besides West Palms Conservatory, Victor Elementary also operates Liberty Elementary (1,014 students), Mojave Vista Elementary (904 students), and Discovery School of the Arts (902 students). See the Victor Elementary district page for the complete list.