Rancho Santa Fe Elementary

Rancho Santa Fe, California — 2 schools

574
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$24,447
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary operates 2 public schools serving 574 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 505 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Diego County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,447 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 87.1% local, 10.1% state, and 2.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $147,122 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #540 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 252.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 68.4% White, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.7% Asian across the district's schools.

R. Roger Rowe Elementary accounts for 62.6% of all Rancho Santa Fe Elementary student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Rancho Santa Fe Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary student-counselor ratio is 253:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Rancho Santa Fe Elementary is typically wider than the Rancho Santa Fe Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

2.8%
Federal
10.1%
State
87.1%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
540 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Diego County county, where this district is located.

$2,288
Studio/mo
$2,459
1 BR/mo
$3,001
2 BR/mo
$3,998
3 BR/mo
$4,845
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$147,122
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Rancho Santa Fe Elementary.

White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 8.7%
Multiracial 9.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

252.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Rancho Santa Fe Elementary

School Enrollment
R. Roger Rowe Elementary
316
R. Roger Rowe Middle
189

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rancho Santa Fe Elementary?

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 574 students.

How much does Rancho Santa Fe Elementary spend per student?

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary spends $24,447 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #540 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Rancho Santa Fe Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Rancho Santa Fe Elementary is $147,122 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Rancho Santa Fe Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Diego County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Rancho Santa Fe Elementary?

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary students are 68.4% White, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.7% Asian, 0.7% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rancho Santa Fe Elementary?

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #540 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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