- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, CA
Center Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Center Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063963006595
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 18
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.5:1
- large classes for California
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Elementary ranks #5 of 18 elementary schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Travis Unified · California
NCES ID 063963006595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Center Elementary grew from 543 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 063963006595 · Fairfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 30.5:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Vanden High (1,631 students)
Center Elementary grew from 543 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Center Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vanden High
Vanden High
1,631 students
- Golden West Mi
Golden West Middle
746 students
- Cambridge Elem
Cambridge Elementary
738 students
- Foxboro Elemen
Foxboro Elementary
717 students
- This school 640
Center Elementary
640 students
- Scandia Elemen 432
Scandia Elementary
432 students
What this shows Center Elementary reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Elementary compares
Center 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 | 30.5:1 | ▲ 42% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
30.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$14,183
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
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Asian 27.8%
Two or More 16.3%
African American 15.9%
White 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Center Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Travis Unified reports $14,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foxboro Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scandia Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
K. I. Jones Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Nelda Mundy Elementary
Standard public school
756 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Cordelia Hills Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 26:1 students per teacher
Weir Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
699 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Laurel Creek Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Anna Kyle Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 23.2:1 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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Elementary
How many students attend Center Elementary?
Center Elementary has 640 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Elementary is 30.5:1, which is 42% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 94% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Elementary?
29.7% of students at Center Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Center Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 29.8% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Elementary?
Center Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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).
How does Center Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Elementary ranks #5 of 18 elementary schools in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Travis Unified?
Besides Center Elementary, Travis Unified also operates Vanden High (1,631 students), Golden West Middle (746 students), and Cambridge Elementary (738 students). See the Travis Unified district page for the complete list.