- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carpinteria, CA
Aliso Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Aliso Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060756000724
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aliso Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Carpinteria · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Aliso Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aliso Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Carpinteria, CA.
School address
District: Carpinteria Unified · California
NCES ID 060756000724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Aliso Elementary held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 060756000724 · Carpinteria, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 17.5:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Carpinteria Senior High (593 students)
Aliso Elementary held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Aliso Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carpinteria Se
Carpinteria Senior High
593 students
- Canalino Eleme
Canalino Elementary
471 students
- Carpinteria Mi
Carpinteria Middle
437 students
- This school
Aliso Elementary
315 students
- Summerland Ele 51
Summerland Elementary
51 students
- Carpinteria Fa 45
Carpinteria Family
45 students
What this shows Aliso Elementary reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aliso Elementary compares
Aliso Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$21,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.0%
White 11.1%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Aliso Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carpinteria Unified reports $21,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aliso Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canalino Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carpinteria Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summerland Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carpinteria Family | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aliso Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Carpinteria
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aliso Elementary
How many students attend Aliso Elementary?
Aliso Elementary has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carpinteria, CA. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aliso Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aliso Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Aliso Elementary?
62.9% of students at Aliso Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aliso Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Aliso Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment, in Carpinteria, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aliso Elementary?
Aliso Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Aliso Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carpinteria?
By Resource Investment Index, Aliso Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Carpinteria, 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 Carpinteria on the city page.
What other schools are in Carpinteria Unified?
Besides Aliso Elementary, Carpinteria Unified also operates Carpinteria Senior High (593 students), Canalino Elementary (471 students), and Carpinteria Middle (437 students). See the Carpinteria Unified district page for the complete list.