- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, CA
August Schilling Elementary
Federal NCES profile for August Schilling Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062706004090
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
August Schilling Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
August Schilling Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, August Schilling Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Newark, CA.
School address
District: Newark Unified · California
NCES ID 062706004090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
August Schilling Elementary grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 062706004090 · Newark, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 26.5:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark Memorial High (1,367 students)
August Schilling Elementary grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
August Schilling Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark Memoria
Newark Memorial High
1,367 students
- Newark Junior
Newark Junior High
980 students
- John F. Kenned 455
John F. Kennedy Elementary
455 students
- Coyote Hills E 440
Coyote Hills Elementary
440 students
- Birch Grove Pr 409
Birch Grove Primary
409 students
- This school 344
August Schilling Elementary
344 students
What this shows August Schilling Elementary reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How August Schilling Elementary compares
August Schilling Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,523
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
Asian 15.7%
Two or More 5.5%
White 4.7%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, August Schilling Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Newark Unified reports $16,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How August Schilling Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newark Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coyote Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Birch Grove Primary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to August Schilling Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Coyote Hills Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Birch Grove Primary
Standard public school
409 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Birch Grove Intermediate
Standard public school
289 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
286 students 20.4:1 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about August Schilling Elementary
How many students attend August Schilling Elementary?
August Schilling Elementary has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, CA. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at August Schilling Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at August Schilling Elementary is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at August Schilling Elementary?
53.6% of students at August Schilling Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of August Schilling Elementary?
The largest demographic group at August Schilling Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Newark, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for August Schilling Elementary?
August Schilling Elementary 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 August Schilling Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, August Schilling Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Newark, 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 Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark Unified?
Besides August Schilling Elementary, Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students), Newark Junior High (980 students), and John F. Kennedy Elementary (455 students). See the Newark Unified district page for the complete list.