Enrollment
405
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calistoga Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calistoga Elementary
Calistoga Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Calistoga, California, enrolling 405 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,910 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #701.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Calistoga Joint Unified spends $25,785 per pupil, 56% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Calistoga Joint Unified also operates Calistoga Junior/Senior High (355 students) and Palisades High (Continuation) (7 students) alongside Calistoga 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 Calistoga Elementary compares
Calistoga 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calistoga Joint Unified, which includes Calistoga Elementary.
$25,785
Per student
+56%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.7%
State 14.2%
Federal 5.0%
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 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
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~405 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Calistoga on the city page.
Is Calistoga Elementary a good school?
Calistoga Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% 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 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.
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