Enrollment
714
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vacaville, CA
Alamo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alamo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064059006697
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alamo Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 13
- elementary schools in Vacaville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.5:1
- large classes for California
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alamo Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alamo Elementary ranks #9 of 13 elementary schools in Vacaville, CA.
School address
District: Vacaville Unified · California
NCES ID 064059006697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alamo Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alamo Elementary
Alamo Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Vacaville, California, enrolling 714 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.5:1 is larger than about 91% of California schools and 28% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 714 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,290 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,088, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Vacaville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edwin Markham Elementary (882 students): Alamo Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.5:1 vs 25.2:1).
Vacaville Unified also operates Vacaville High (2,044 students) and Will C. Wood High (1,671 students) alongside Alamo Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alamo Elementary compares
Alamo Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$14,205
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 5.2%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Alamo Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vacaville Unified, which includes Alamo Elementary.
$14,205
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 52.9%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alamo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willis Jepson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwin Markham Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Browns Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alamo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Vacaville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Edwin Markham Elementary
Standard public school
882 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Browns Valley Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Kairos Public
Standard public school
786 students 30.2:1 students per teacher
Jean Callison Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Eugene Padan Elementary
Standard public school
751 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~714 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alamo Elementary
How many students attend Alamo Elementary?
Alamo Elementary has 714 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vacaville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamo Elementary is 27.5:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alamo Elementary?
35.8% of students at Alamo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alamo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alamo Elementary is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Vacaville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alamo Elementary?
Alamo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alamo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vacaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Alamo Elementary ranks #9 of 13 elementary schools in Vacaville, 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 Vacaville on the city page.
Is Alamo Elementary a good school?
Alamo Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Vacaville Unified?
Besides Alamo Elementary, Vacaville Unified also operates Vacaville High (2,044 students), Will C. Wood High (1,671 students), and Willis Jepson Middle (954 students). See the Vacaville Unified district page for the complete list.
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