Enrollment
680
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Palms Conservatory compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Palms Conservatory
West Palms Conservatory is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Victorville, California, enrolling 680 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 680 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,848 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #406.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Victorville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty Elementary (1,014 students): West Palms Conservatory is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.2:1 vs 26:1).
Victor Elementary also operates Liberty Elementary (1,014 students) and Mojave Vista Elementary (904 students) alongside West Palms Conservatory.
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 West Palms Conservatory compares
West Palms Conservatory on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Victor Elementary, which includes West Palms Conservatory.
$14,313
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 76.7%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Palms Conservatory a good school?
West Palms Conservatory earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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