- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paso Robles, CA
Cappy Culver Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cappy Culver Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063501011786
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cappy Culver Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Paso Robles · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cappy Culver Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cappy Culver Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Paso Robles, CA.
School address
District: San Miguel Joint Union · California
NCES ID 063501011786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Cappy Culver Elementary shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 063501011786 · Paso Robles, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 22:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lillian Larsen Elementary (448 students)
Cappy Culver Elementary shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Cappy Culver Elementary compares
Cappy Culver Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$15,478
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Cappy Culver Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Miguel Joint Union reports $15,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cappy Culver Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Larsen Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cappy Culver Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Paso Robles
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Kermit King Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 31.7:1 students per teacher
Winifred Pifer Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Standard public school
478 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Pat Butler Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Virginia Peterson Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 25.6:1 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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cappy Culver Elementary
How many students attend Cappy Culver Elementary?
Cappy Culver Elementary has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paso Robles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cappy Culver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cappy Culver Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cappy Culver Elementary?
37.4% of students at Cappy Culver Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cappy Culver Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cappy Culver Elementary is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Paso Robles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cappy Culver Elementary?
Cappy Culver Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Cappy Culver Elementary rank among elementary schools in Paso Robles?
By Resource Investment Index, Cappy Culver Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Paso Robles, 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 Paso Robles on the city page.
What other schools are in San Miguel Joint Union?
Besides Cappy Culver Elementary, San Miguel Joint Union also operates Lillian Larsen Elementary (448 students). See the San Miguel Joint Union district page for the complete list.