Enrollment
220
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cappy Culver Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cappy Culver Elementary
Cappy Culver Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Paso Robles, California, enrolling 220 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 220 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 444 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #341, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Paso Robles's elementary schools, it stands alongside Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary (682 students): Cappy Culver Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 32.5:1).
Its district, San Miguel Joint Union, also runs Lillian Larsen Elementary (448 students).
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 Cappy Culver Elementary compares
Cappy Culver 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Miguel Joint Union, which includes Cappy Culver Elementary.
$14,666
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 41.4%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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
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 (~220 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cappy Culver Elementary a good school?
Cappy Culver Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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