- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wheatland, CA
Wheatland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wheatland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064233006928
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheatland Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Wheatland · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheatland Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatland Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Wheatland, CA.
School address
District: Wheatland · California
NCES ID 064233006928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Wheatland Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 064233006928 · Wheatland, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 21.1:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Bear River (585 students)
Wheatland Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wheatland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bear River
Bear River
585 students
- This school
Wheatland Elementary
380 students
- Lone Tree Elem
Lone Tree Elementary
305 students
- Wheatland Char 89
Wheatland Charter Academy
89 students
What this shows Wheatland Elementary reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheatland Elementary compares
Wheatland Elementary 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$18,818
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Wheatland Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Wheatland reports $18,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheatland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear River | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Tree Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wheatland Charter Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheatland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Wheatland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheatland Elementary
How many students attend Wheatland Elementary?
Wheatland Elementary has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wheatland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wheatland Elementary?
52.0% of students at Wheatland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheatland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wheatland Elementary is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Wheatland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheatland Elementary?
Wheatland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Wheatland Elementary rank among public schools in Wheatland?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatland Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Wheatland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wheatland on the city page.
What other schools are in Wheatland?
Besides Wheatland Elementary, Wheatland also operates Bear River (585 students), Lone Tree Elementary (305 students), and Wheatland Charter Academy (89 students). See the Wheatland district page for the complete list.