Enrollment
471
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belmont, CA
Cipriani Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cipriani 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 060453004019
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cipriani Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Belmont · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cipriani Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cipriani Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Belmont, CA.
School address
District: Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · California
NCES ID 060453004019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cipriani Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cipriani Elementary
Cipriani Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Belmont, California, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.2:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 22% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.2% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the California average.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 671 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #603, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (35%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 942 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Belmont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Nesbit Elementary (566 students): Cipriani Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.2:1 vs 19.5:1).
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary also operates Ralston Intermediate (1,082 students) and Nesbit Elementary (566 students) alongside Cipriani Elementary.
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 Cipriani Elementary compares
Cipriani 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 89% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,913
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
Asian 34.6%
White 33.1%
Two or More 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Cipriani Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary, which includes Cipriani Elementary.
$13,913
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 69.2%
Federal 4.6%
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 Cipriani Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nesbit Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandpiper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cipriani Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Belmont
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~471 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cipriani Elementary
How many students attend Cipriani Elementary?
Cipriani Elementary has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belmont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cipriani Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cipriani Elementary is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cipriani Elementary?
6.2% of students at Cipriani Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cipriani Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cipriani Elementary is Asian at 34.6% of enrollment, in Belmont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cipriani Elementary?
Cipriani 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 Cipriani Elementary rank among elementary schools in Belmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Cipriani Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Belmont, 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 Belmont on the city page.
Is Cipriani Elementary a good school?
Cipriani Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary?
Besides Cipriani Elementary, Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary also operates Ralston Intermediate (1,082 students), Nesbit Elementary (566 students), and Sandpiper Elementary (534 students). See the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary district page for the complete list.
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