- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
David Reese Elementary
Federal NCES profile for David Reese 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 061233001410
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Reese Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #62 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
David Reese Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Reese Elementary ranks #62 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233001410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
David Reese Elementary held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 061233001410 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
769 enr · 24:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
David Reese Elementary held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
David Reese Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove High
2,536 students
- Sheldon High
Sheldon High
2,368 students
- Monterey Trail
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- This school 769
David Reese Elementary
769 students
What this shows David Reese Elementary reports 769 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Reese Elementary compares
David Reese 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
769
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
58.5%
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
$15,921
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
7
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
Asian 36.3%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
White 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, David Reese Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elk Grove Unified reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David Reese Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Reese Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 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 (~769 students)
Frequently asked questions about David Reese Elementary
How many students attend David Reese Elementary?
David Reese Elementary has 769 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Reese Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at David Reese Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David Reese Elementary?
59.6% of students at David Reese Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Reese Elementary?
The largest demographic group at David Reese Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Reese Elementary?
David Reese 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 David Reese Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, David Reese Elementary ranks #62 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides David Reese Elementary, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.