- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Cipriani Elementary held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 060453004019 · Belmont, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 26.2:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralston Intermediate (1,082 students)
Cipriani Elementary held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cipriani Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ralston Interm
Ralston Intermediate
1,082 students
- Nesbit Element
Nesbit Elementary
566 students
- Sandpiper Elem
Sandpiper Elementary
534 students
- This school
Cipriani Elementary
471 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
437 students
- Fox Elementary 420
Fox Elementary
420 students
What this shows Cipriani Elementary reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cipriani Elementary compares
Cipriani Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,744
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary reports $14,744 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~471 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.