- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calistoga, CA
Calistoga Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Calistoga Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060702000646
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calistoga Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Calistoga · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Calistoga Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calistoga Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Calistoga, CA.
School address
District: Calistoga Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060702000646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Calistoga Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 060702000646 · Calistoga, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 17.6:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Calistoga Junior/Senior High (355 students)
Calistoga Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Calistoga Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Calistoga Elementary
405 students
- Calistoga Juni
Calistoga Junior/Senior High
355 students
- Palisades High 7
Palisades High (Continuation)
7 students
What this shows Calistoga Elementary reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calistoga Elementary compares
Calistoga Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$29,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.9%
White 8.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Calistoga Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Calistoga Joint Unified reports $29,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calistoga Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calistoga Junior/Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palisades High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calistoga Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calistoga Elementary
How many students attend Calistoga Elementary?
Calistoga Elementary has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calistoga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calistoga Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Calistoga Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calistoga Elementary?
73.3% of students at Calistoga Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calistoga Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Calistoga Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment, in Calistoga, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calistoga Elementary?
Calistoga Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Calistoga Elementary rank among public schools in Calistoga?
By Resource Investment Index, Calistoga Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Calistoga, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Calistoga Joint Unified?
Besides Calistoga Elementary, Calistoga Joint Unified also operates Calistoga Junior/Senior High (355 students) and Palisades High (Continuation) (7 students). See the Calistoga Joint Unified district page for the complete list.