Enrollment
28
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How College Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at College Elementary
College Elementary is a small elementary school in Santa Ynez, California, enrolling 28 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14:1, College Elementary is leaner than roughly 91% of California schools and 35% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 28 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 78 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #65, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding College Elementary spends $38,529 per pupil, 133% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Santa Ynez's elementary schools, it stands alongside Santa Ynez Valley Charter (189 students): College Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 18.9:1).
Its district, College Elementary, also runs Santa Ynez Elementary (147 students).
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 College Elementary compares
College 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$38,529
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for College Elementary, which includes College Elementary.
$38,529
Per student
+133%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+132%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.6%
State 20.1%
Federal 6.2%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Ynez
2 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 (~28 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is College Elementary a good school?
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. 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 College Elementary?
Besides College Elementary, College Elementary also operates Santa Ynez Elementary (147 students). See the College Elementary district page for the complete list.
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