- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saratoga, CA
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Christa Mcauliffe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061029009356
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Saratoga · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Saratoga, CA.
School address
District: Cupertino Union · California
NCES ID 061029009356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 061029009356 · Saratoga, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 19.9:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cupertino Middle (1,067 students)
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cupertino Midd
Cupertino Middle
1,067 students
- Joaquin Miller
Joaquin Miller Middle
1,067 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
880 students
- Sam H. Lawson
Sam H. Lawson Middle
841 students
- Louis E. Stock
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
840 students
- This school 358
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
358 students
What this shows Christa Mcauliffe Elementary reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christa Mcauliffe Elementary compares
Christa Mcauliffe 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 87% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,179
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
Asian 43.6%
White 32.7%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cupertino Union reports $16,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christa Mcauliffe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christa Mcauliffe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Saratoga
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Marshall Lane Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Hills Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Argonaut Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Saratoga Elementary
Standard public school
297 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Foothill Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 17.4:1 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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saratoga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
7.0% of students at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is Asian at 43.6% of enrollment, in Saratoga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Christa Mcauliffe Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saratoga?
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Saratoga, 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 Saratoga on the city page.
What other schools are in Cupertino Union?
Besides Christa Mcauliffe Elementary, Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students), Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle (880 students). See the Cupertino Union district page for the complete list.