- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winchester, CA
Winchester Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Winchester Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061692002159
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winchester Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Winchester Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winchester Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Winchester, CA.
School address
District: Hemet Unified · California
NCES ID 061692002159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Winchester Elementary shrank from 683 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 061692002159 · Winchester, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 24.7:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemet High (2,414 students)
Winchester Elementary shrank from 683 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Winchester Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hemet High
Hemet High
2,414 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High
1,857 students
- Tahquitz High
Tahquitz High
1,761 students
- Diamond Valley
Diamond Valley Middle
1,123 students
- Dartmouth Midd
Dartmouth Middle
1,113 students
- This school 692
Winchester Elementary
692 students
What this shows Winchester Elementary reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winchester Elementary compares
Winchester Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$18,743
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 692 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 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 75.3%
White 9.2%
African American 6.2%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Winchester Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hemet Unified reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winchester Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tahquitz High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winchester Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Winchester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy
Standard public school
1,196 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
French Valley Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 21:1 students per teacher
Susan La Vorgna Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Temecula Valley Charter
Standard public school
596 students 23.8:1 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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winchester Elementary
How many students attend Winchester Elementary?
Winchester Elementary has 692 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winchester, CA. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winchester Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winchester Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winchester Elementary?
65.7% of students at Winchester Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winchester Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Winchester Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Winchester, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winchester Elementary?
Winchester Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Winchester Elementary rank among elementary schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Winchester Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Winchester, 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 Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Hemet Unified?
Besides Winchester Elementary, Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students), West Valley High (1,857 students), and Tahquitz High (1,761 students). See the Hemet Unified district page for the complete list.