- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saratoga, CA
Argonaut Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Argonaut Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063591006147
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Argonaut Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Saratoga · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 2.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Argonaut Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Argonaut Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Saratoga, CA.
School address
District: Saratoga Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063591006147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Argonaut Elementary held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 063591006147 · Saratoga, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 26.2:1 · 2.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwood Middle (709 students)
Argonaut Elementary held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Argonaut Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redwood Middle
Redwood Middle
709 students
- This school
Argonaut Elementary
367 students
- Saratoga Eleme
Saratoga Elementary
297 students
- Foothill Eleme 278
Foothill Elementary
278 students
What this shows Argonaut Elementary reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Argonaut Elementary compares
Argonaut 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.9% | ▼ 95% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,274
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 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.
Student demographics
Asian 73.8%
Two or More 13.6%
White 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: Asian at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Argonaut Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Saratoga Union Elementary reports $23,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Argonaut Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saratoga Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Argonaut Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Saratoga
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Marshall Lane Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Hills Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Standard public school
358 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Saratoga Elementary
Standard public school
297 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Foothill Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 17.4:1 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Argonaut Elementary
How many students attend Argonaut Elementary?
Argonaut Elementary has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saratoga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argonaut Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Argonaut Elementary is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Argonaut Elementary?
2.9% of students at Argonaut Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Argonaut Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Argonaut Elementary is Asian at 73.8% of enrollment, in Saratoga, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Argonaut Elementary?
Argonaut Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Argonaut Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saratoga?
By Resource Investment Index, Argonaut Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Saratoga, 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 Saratoga on the city page.
What other schools are in Saratoga Union Elementary?
Besides Argonaut Elementary, Saratoga Union Elementary also operates Redwood Middle (709 students), Saratoga Elementary (297 students), and Foothill Elementary (278 students). See the Saratoga Union Elementary district page for the complete list.