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Cloverdale Elementary

12050 Kitching St., Moreno Valley, CA 92557Moreno Valley Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
728
Students
Total enrolled
$19,259
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 34% vs nat'l
23.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 50% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 728 students in grades KG–05 in Moreno Valley, California.
34% above average funding
District spends $19,259 per pupil, 34% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Cloverdale Elementary is a large elementary in Moreno Valley, California, serving grades KG–05 with 728 students. The district invests $19,259 per student — 34% above the national average of $14,347, with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Cloverdale Elementary

728
Total Students
23.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
74%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution395 male · 333 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility74%
National avg 52% · 538 students
Student Composition
76%
9%
Asian3%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino76%
Black9%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 062580009162

Academic Outcomes at Cloverdale Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 72th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92557

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,259Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,259
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,474
Student Support$3,659
Administration$2,311
Operations$2,889
Other$1,926
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,259 spent per student, an estimated $8,532 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
16%
State government
70.3%
Local (property tax)
16.5%
Federal programs
13.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,259/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 74% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Butterfield Language AcademyBear Valley ElementaryArmada ElementaryNorth Ridge Elementary
+15 more
↓
Middle
Vista Heights MiddleMountain View MiddleSunnymead MiddleBadger Springs Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Valley View HighCanyon Springs HighMoreno Valley HighVista del Lago High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyRiverside County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMoreno Valley Unified →
Phone: (951)571-4550
NCES ID: 062580009162
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Moreno Valley seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Moreno Valley Unified
High
Valley View High
2,843 students · 09–12
● 52 opp61% FRL
High
Canyon Springs High
2,266 students · 09–12
● 48 opp61% FRL
High
Moreno Valley High
2,232 students · 09–12
● 35 opp75% FRL
High
Vista del Lago High
2,093 students · 09–12
● 42 opp68% FRL
Mid
Vista Heights Middle
1,382 students · 06–08
● 48 opp58% FRL
Mid
Mountain View Middle
1,232 students · 06–08
● 52 opp63% FRL
Mid
Sunnymead Middle
1,193 students · 06–08
● 35 opp78% FRL
Mid
Badger Springs Middle
1,059 students · 06–08
● 35 opp77% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12050 Kitching St., Moreno Valley, CA 92557
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.