- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Del Paso Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Del Paso Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060133201201
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Paso Heights Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #111 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Paso Heights Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Paso Heights Elementary ranks #111 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133201201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Del Paso Heights Elementary held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 060133201201 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 26.5:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Del Paso Heights Elementary held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Del Paso Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- Rio Linda High
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,417 students
- Smythe Academy
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- Las Palmas Ele
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- This school 477
Del Paso Heights Elementary
477 students
What this shows Del Paso Heights Elementary reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Paso Heights Elementary compares
Del Paso Heights 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
57.9%
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
$19,272
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 + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
Asian 29.8%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 8.8%
White 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Del Paso Heights Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Del Paso Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Paso Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Del Paso Heights Elementary
How many students attend Del Paso Heights Elementary?
Del Paso Heights Elementary has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Paso Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Paso Heights Elementary is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Paso Heights Elementary?
85.6% of students at Del Paso Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Paso Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Del Paso Heights Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Paso Heights Elementary?
Del Paso Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Del Paso Heights Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Paso Heights Elementary ranks #111 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 Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Del Paso Heights Elementary, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Rio Linda High (1,594 students), and Foothill High (1,417 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.