Enrollment
114
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Point, CA
West Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Point Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060687000632
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Point Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 114
- students enrolled
West Point Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Calaveras Unified · California
NCES ID 060687000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Point Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Point Elementary
West Point Elementary is a higher-need, small elementary school in West Point, California, enrolling 114 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 114 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #285, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 26 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 114 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Calaveras Unified also operates Calaveras High (703 students) and Toyon Middle (522 students) alongside West Point Elementary.
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 Point Elementary compares
West Point Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$13,487
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
17
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 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
White 61.4%
Two or More 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, West Point Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calaveras Unified, which includes West Point Elementary.
$13,487
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.9%
State 25.2%
Federal 15.9%
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 Point Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toyon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jenny Lind Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Springs Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Andreas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Point Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~114 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Point Elementary
How many students attend West Point Elementary?
West Point Elementary has 114 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Point, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Point Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Point Elementary?
68.6% of students at West Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Point Elementary is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in West Point, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Point Elementary?
West Point Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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).
Is West Point Elementary a good school?
West Point Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Calaveras Unified?
Besides West Point Elementary, Calaveras Unified also operates Calaveras High (703 students), Toyon Middle (522 students), and Jenny Lind Elementary (475 students). See the Calaveras Unified district page for the complete list.
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