Enrollment
620
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wildomar, CA
Wildomar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wildomar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002709492
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wildomar Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Wildomar · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wildomar Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wildomar Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Wildomar, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002709492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wildomar Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wildomar Elementary
Wildomar Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Wildomar, California, enrolling 620 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 620 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 2,086 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #564.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wildomar's elementary schools, it stands alongside William Collier Elementary (707 students): Wildomar Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 24.4:1).
Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students) and Elsinore High (1,927 students) alongside Wildomar 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 Wildomar Elementary compares
Wildomar 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$14,740
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 81.0%
White 15.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Wildomar Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Elsinore Unified, which includes Wildomar Elementary.
$14,740
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 61.4%
Federal 12.6%
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 Wildomar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsinore High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terra Cotta Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wildomar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Wildomar
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William Collier Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts
Standard public school
486 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Donald Graham Elementary
Standard public school
470 students 23.5:1 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 (~620 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wildomar Elementary
How many students attend Wildomar Elementary?
Wildomar Elementary has 620 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wildomar, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildomar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildomar Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wildomar Elementary?
71.2% of students at Wildomar Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wildomar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wildomar Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment, in Wildomar, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wildomar Elementary?
Wildomar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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).
How does Wildomar Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wildomar?
By Resource Investment Index, Wildomar Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Wildomar, 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 Wildomar on the city page.
Is Wildomar Elementary a good school?
Wildomar Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides Wildomar Elementary, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students), Elsinore High (1,927 students), and Lakeside High (1,687 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.
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