- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yermo, CA
Yermo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yermo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063682007258
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yermo Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Yermo · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Yermo Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yermo Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Yermo, CA.
School address
District: Silver Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063682007258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Yermo Elementary grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 063682007258 · Yermo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 18.4:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary (510 students)
Yermo Elementary grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Yermo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Congressman Je
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary
510 students
- Tiefort View I
Tiefort View Intermediate
408 students
- Silver Valley
Silver Valley High
392 students
- This school
Yermo Elementary
368 students
- Fort Irwin Mid
Fort Irwin Middle
312 students
- Newberry Sprin 106
Newberry Springs Elementary
106 students
What this shows Yermo Elementary reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yermo Elementary compares
Yermo Elementary is a growing 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 | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$20,932
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 35.3%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Yermo Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Silver Valley Unified reports $20,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yermo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tiefort View Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Valley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Irwin Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newberry Springs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yermo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yermo Elementary
How many students attend Yermo Elementary?
Yermo Elementary has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yermo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yermo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yermo Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Yermo Elementary?
76.2% of students at Yermo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yermo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Yermo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Yermo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yermo Elementary?
Yermo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Yermo Elementary rank among public schools in Yermo?
By Resource Investment Index, Yermo Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Yermo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Silver Valley Unified?
Besides Yermo Elementary, Silver Valley Unified also operates Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary (510 students), Tiefort View Intermediate (408 students), and Silver Valley High (392 students). See the Silver Valley Unified district page for the complete list.