- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Carlos, CA
Brittan Acres Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brittan Acres Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063429005401
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brittan Acres Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in San Carlos · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brittan Acres Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brittan Acres Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in San Carlos, CA.
School address
District: San Carlos Elementary · California
NCES ID 063429005401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Brittan Acres Elementary grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 063429005401 · San Carlos, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 24.2:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tierra Linda Middle (451 students)
Brittan Acres Elementary grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Brittan Acres Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tierra Linda M
Tierra Linda Middle
451 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
443 students
- This school
Brittan Acres Elementary
411 students
- Arundel Elemen
Arundel Elementary
388 students
- Mariposa
Mariposa
322 students
- Heather Elemen
Heather Elementary
320 students
What this shows Brittan Acres Elementary reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brittan Acres Elementary compares
Brittan Acres 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 83% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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
White 50.1%
Two or More 18.5%
Asian 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Brittan Acres Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Carlos Elementary reports $18,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brittan Acres Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Linda Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arundel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mariposa | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heather Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brittan Acres Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in San Carlos
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Arundel Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Standard public school
377 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Mariposa
Standard public school
322 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Heather Elementary
Standard public school
320 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Arroyo
Standard public school
290 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
White Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 22.7:1 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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brittan Acres Elementary
How many students attend Brittan Acres Elementary?
Brittan Acres Elementary has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Carlos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brittan Acres Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brittan Acres Elementary is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brittan Acres Elementary?
9.2% of students at Brittan Acres Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brittan Acres Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brittan Acres Elementary is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in San Carlos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brittan Acres Elementary?
Brittan Acres Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Brittan Acres Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Carlos?
By Resource Investment Index, Brittan Acres Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos on the city page.
What other schools are in San Carlos Elementary?
Besides Brittan Acres Elementary, San Carlos Elementary also operates Tierra Linda Middle (451 students), Central Middle (443 students), and Arundel Elementary (388 students). See the San Carlos Elementary district page for the complete list.