- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Ynez, CA
College Elementary
Federal NCES profile for College 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 060933007425
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Santa Ynez · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for California
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
College Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Santa Ynez, CA.
School address
District: College Elementary · California
NCES ID 060933007425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
College Elementary shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-20.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 060933007425 · Santa Ynez, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
28 enr · 14:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Ynez Elementary (147 students)
College Elementary shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-20.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How College Elementary compares
College 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 35% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$20,886
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, College Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for College Elementary reports $20,886 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How College Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ynez Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Santa Ynez
2 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 (~28 students)
Frequently asked questions about College Elementary
How many students attend College Elementary?
College Elementary has 28 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Ynez, CA. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at College Elementary is 14:1, which is 35% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% lower 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 College Elementary?
46.7% of students at College Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Elementary?
The largest demographic group at College Elementary is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Santa Ynez, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Elementary?
College Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 College Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Ynez?
By Resource Investment Index, College Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Santa Ynez, 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 Santa Ynez on the city page.
What other schools are in College Elementary?
Besides College Elementary, College Elementary also operates Santa Ynez Elementary (147 students). See the College Elementary district page for the complete list.