Rancho Santa Fe Elementary

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Rancho Santa Fe, California - 2 schools

An equity score of 60/100 ranks Rancho Santa Fe Elementary #517 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $24,352 per pupil, Rancho Santa Fe Elementary ranks #192 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

574
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$24,352
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 smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in San Diego County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,352 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 87.1% local, 10.1% state, and 2.8% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 60/100, ranked #517 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 252.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat 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.

Its largest campus is R. Roger Rowe Elementary, enrolling 316 students (63% of the district's total enrollment).

R. Roger Rowe Elementary accounts for 55.1% of all Rancho Santa Fe Elementary student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Rancho Santa Fe Elementary a distant remainder — means Rancho Santa Fe Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: 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

Where does the funding come from?

2.8%
Federal
10.1%
State
87.1%
Local

Funding Equity

60
Equity Score
517 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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

How Rancho Santa Fe Elementary Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Classical Academy Vista District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Rocketship Delta Prep District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Gateway International District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Knightsen Elementary Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Rancho Santa Fe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in California

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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 $24,352 per student. The district has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #517 in California.

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 60/100, ranking #517 out of 1526 districts in California.