Enrollment
344
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How August Schilling Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at August Schilling Elementary
August Schilling Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Newark, California, enrolling 344 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 87% of California schools and 23% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 344 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #561.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Newark's elementary schools, it stands alongside John F. Kennedy Elementary (455 students): August Schilling Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.5:1 vs 25.3:1).
Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students) and Newark Junior High (980 students) alongside August Schilling 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 August Schilling Elementary compares
August Schilling 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,703
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Unified, which includes August Schilling Elementary.
$14,703
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 36.7%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~344 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is August Schilling Elementary a good school?
August Schilling Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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