- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Paula, CA
Blanchard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blanchard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060142106106
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanchard Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Santa Paula · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Blanchard Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanchard Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Santa Paula, CA.
School address
District: Santa Paula Unified · California
NCES ID 060142106106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Blanchard Elementary grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+24.4%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 060142106106 · Santa Paula, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 24.4:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Paula High (1,494 students)
Blanchard Elementary grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+24.4%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Blanchard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Paula Hi
Santa Paula High
1,494 students
- Glen City Elem
Glen City Elementary
675 students
- Isbell Middle
Isbell Middle
634 students
- Grace Thille E 358
Grace Thille Elementary
358 students
- Barbara Webste 325
Barbara Webster Elementary
325 students
- This school 317
Blanchard Elementary
317 students
What this shows Blanchard Elementary reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blanchard Elementary compares
Blanchard 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$20,615
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%
White 6.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Blanchard Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Paula Unified reports $20,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blanchard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Paula High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isbell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grace Thille Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara Webster Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanchard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Paula
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glen City Elementary
Standard public school
675 students 27:1 students per teacher
Grace Thille Elementary
Standard public school
358 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Barbara Webster Elementary
Standard public school
325 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Mckevett Elementary
Standard public school
300 students 20:1 students per teacher
Thelma Bedell Elementary
Standard public school
294 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Olivelands Elementary
Standard public school
236 students 21.5:1 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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blanchard Elementary
How many students attend Blanchard Elementary?
Blanchard Elementary has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Paula, CA. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanchard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanchard Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blanchard Elementary?
75.6% of students at Blanchard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanchard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blanchard Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment, in Santa Paula, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blanchard Elementary?
Blanchard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blanchard Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Paula?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanchard Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Santa Paula, 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 Santa Paula on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Paula Unified?
Besides Blanchard Elementary, Santa Paula Unified also operates Santa Paula High (1,494 students), Glen City Elementary (675 students), and Isbell Middle (634 students). See the Santa Paula Unified district page for the complete list.