- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Dyer-Kelly Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dyer-Kelly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063462005774
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dyer-Kelly Elementary earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #117 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dyer-Kelly Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dyer-Kelly Elementary ranks #117 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Dyer-Kelly Elementary held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 063462005774 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 23.7:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Dyer-Kelly Elementary held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dyer-Kelly Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 735
Dyer-Kelly Elementary
735 students
What this shows Dyer-Kelly Elementary reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dyer-Kelly Elementary compares
Dyer-Kelly 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$16,227
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.4%
White 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Dyer-Kelly Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dyer-Kelly Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dyer-Kelly Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- 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 (~735 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dyer-Kelly Elementary
How many students attend Dyer-Kelly Elementary?
Dyer-Kelly Elementary has 735 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyer-Kelly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dyer-Kelly Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dyer-Kelly Elementary?
92.0% of students at Dyer-Kelly Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dyer-Kelly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dyer-Kelly Elementary is Asian at 43.4% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dyer-Kelly Elementary?
Dyer-Kelly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Dyer-Kelly Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Dyer-Kelly Elementary ranks #117 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 San Juan Unified?
Besides Dyer-Kelly Elementary, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.