- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paso Robles, CA
Winifred Pifer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Winifred Pifer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060004807408
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winifred Pifer Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Paso Robles · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.8:1
- large classes for California
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Winifred Pifer Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winifred Pifer Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Paso Robles, CA.
School address
District: Paso Robles Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004807408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Winifred Pifer Elementary held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 060004807408 · Paso Robles, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 30.8:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Paso Robles High (1,986 students)
Winifred Pifer Elementary held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Winifred Pifer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paso Robles Hi
Paso Robles High
1,986 students
- George H. Flam
George H. Flamson Middle
884 students
- Georgia Brown 682
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
682 students
- Daniel Lewis M 665
Daniel Lewis Middle
665 students
- Kermit King El 507
Kermit King Elementary
507 students
- This school 492
Winifred Pifer Elementary
492 students
What this shows Winifred Pifer Elementary reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winifred Pifer Elementary compares
Winifred Pifer 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 | 30.8:1 | ▲ 43% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
30.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$16,310
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 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 67.7%
White 25.0%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Winifred Pifer Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paso Robles Joint Unified reports $16,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winifred Pifer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George H. Flamson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Lewis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kermit King Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winifred Pifer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 31.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Paso Robles
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Kermit King Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 31.7:1 students per teacher
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Standard public school
478 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Pat Butler Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Virginia Peterson Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Glen Speck Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 32.4:1 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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winifred Pifer Elementary
How many students attend Winifred Pifer Elementary?
Winifred Pifer Elementary has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paso Robles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winifred Pifer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winifred Pifer Elementary is 30.8:1, which is 43% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winifred Pifer Elementary?
61.1% of students at Winifred Pifer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winifred Pifer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Winifred Pifer Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in Paso Robles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winifred Pifer Elementary?
Winifred Pifer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Winifred Pifer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Paso Robles?
By Resource Investment Index, Winifred Pifer Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Paso Robles, 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 Paso Robles on the city page.
What other schools are in Paso Robles Joint Unified?
Besides Winifred Pifer Elementary, Paso Robles Joint Unified also operates Paso Robles High (1,986 students), George H. Flamson Middle (884 students), and Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary (682 students). See the Paso Robles Joint Unified district page for the complete list.