- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Margarita, CA
Carrisa Plains Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carrisa Plains Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060330000249
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrisa Plains Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 21
- students enrolled
Carrisa Plains Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Atascadero Unified · California
NCES ID 060330000249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Carrisa Plains Elementary grew from 20 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (+35.0%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 060330000249 · Santa Margarita, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 21:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Atascadero High (1,157 students)
Carrisa Plains Elementary grew from 20 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (+35.0%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carrisa Plains Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atascadero Hig
Atascadero High
1,157 students
- Atascadero Mid
Atascadero Middle
845 students
- San Benito Ele 403
San Benito Elementary
403 students
- Monterey Road 382
Monterey Road Elementary
382 students
- Santa Rosa Roa 377
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
377 students
- This school 21
Carrisa Plains Elementary
21 students
What this shows Carrisa Plains Elementary reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrisa Plains Elementary compares
Carrisa Plains Elementary is a growing 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$14,952
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 52.4%
White 47.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Carrisa Plains Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Atascadero Unified reports $14,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carrisa Plains Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atascadero High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atascadero Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Benito Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Road Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrisa Plains Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Margarita
1 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 (~21 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carrisa Plains Elementary
How many students attend Carrisa Plains Elementary?
Carrisa Plains Elementary has 21 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Margarita, CA. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrisa Plains Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrisa Plains Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Carrisa Plains Elementary?
65.0% of students at Carrisa Plains Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrisa Plains Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carrisa Plains Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Santa Margarita, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrisa Plains Elementary?
Carrisa Plains Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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).
What other schools are in Atascadero Unified?
Besides Carrisa Plains Elementary, Atascadero Unified also operates Atascadero High (1,157 students), Atascadero Middle (845 students), and San Benito Elementary (403 students). See the Atascadero Unified district page for the complete list.