- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carpinteria, CA
Canalino Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Canalino 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 060756000725
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canalino Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Carpinteria · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Canalino Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canalino Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Carpinteria, CA.
School address
District: Carpinteria Unified · California
NCES ID 060756000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Canalino Elementary held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 060756000725 · Carpinteria, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 18.1:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Carpinteria Senior High (593 students)
Canalino Elementary held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Canalino Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carpinteria Se
Carpinteria Senior High
593 students
- This school
Canalino Elementary
471 students
- Carpinteria Mi
Carpinteria Middle
437 students
- Aliso Elementa
Aliso Elementary
315 students
- Summerland Ele 51
Summerland Elementary
51 students
- Carpinteria Fa 45
Carpinteria Family
45 students
What this shows Canalino Elementary reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canalino Elementary compares
Canalino 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$21,356
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 63.2%
White 33.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Canalino Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carpinteria Unified reports $21,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canalino Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carpinteria Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aliso Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summerland Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carpinteria Family | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canalino Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Carpinteria
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canalino Elementary
How many students attend Canalino Elementary?
Canalino Elementary has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carpinteria, CA. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canalino Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canalino Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Canalino Elementary?
50.8% of students at Canalino Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canalino Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Canalino Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment, in Carpinteria, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canalino Elementary?
Canalino 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 Canalino Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carpinteria?
By Resource Investment Index, Canalino Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Carpinteria, 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 Carpinteria on the city page.
What other schools are in Carpinteria Unified?
Besides Canalino Elementary, Carpinteria Unified also operates Carpinteria Senior High (593 students), Carpinteria Middle (437 students), and Aliso Elementary (315 students). See the Carpinteria Unified district page for the complete list.