Enrollment
367
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Argonaut Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Argonaut Elementary
Argonaut Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Saratoga, California, enrolling 367 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.2:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 22% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.9% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the California average.
With 367 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 378 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #117.
Its student body is led by Asian (74%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Saratoga Union Elementary spends $22,720 per pupil, 38% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Saratoga's elementary schools, it stands alongside Marshall Lane Elementary (427 students): Argonaut Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.2:1 vs 25.1:1).
Saratoga Union Elementary also operates Redwood Middle (709 students) and Saratoga Elementary (297 students) alongside Argonaut 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 Argonaut Elementary compares
Argonaut 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,720
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saratoga Union Elementary, which includes Argonaut Elementary.
$22,720
Per student
+38%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 87.7%
State 8.4%
Federal 3.8%
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 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
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~367 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Argonaut Elementary a good school?
Argonaut Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of 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 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.
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