- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
American Lakes
Federal NCES profile for American Lakes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060003601095
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Lakes earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #38 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
American Lakes has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Lakes ranks #38 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Natomas Unified · California
NCES ID 060003601095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
American Lakes held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 060003601095 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 21.6:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Inderkum High (2,194 students)
American Lakes held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
American Lakes in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Inderkum High
Inderkum High
2,194 students
- Westlake Chart
Westlake Charter
1,493 students
- Natomas High
Natomas High
1,157 students
- Heron
Heron
977 students
- Paso Verde
Paso Verde
897 students
- This school 625
American Lakes
625 students
What this shows American Lakes reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Lakes compares
American Lakes 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.8%
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
$14,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
African American 27.0%
Two or More 10.7%
White 6.4%
Asian 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, American Lakes is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natomas Unified reports $14,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How American Lakes Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inderkum High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natomas High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heron | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paso Verde | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Lakes's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about American Lakes
How many students attend American Lakes?
American Lakes has 625 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Lakes?
The student-teacher ratio at American Lakes is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Lakes?
69.6% of students at American Lakes are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Lakes?
The largest demographic group at American Lakes is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Lakes?
American Lakes has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American Lakes rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, American Lakes ranks #38 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Natomas Unified?
Besides American Lakes, Natomas Unified also operates Inderkum High (2,194 students), Westlake Charter (1,493 students), and Natomas High (1,157 students). See the Natomas Unified district page for the complete list.