- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
Echo Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Echo Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062759004141
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Echo Valley Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #29 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Echo Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Echo Valley Elementary ranks #29 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: North Monterey County Unified · California
NCES ID 062759004141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Echo Valley Elementary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 062759004141 · Salinas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 23.9:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: North Monterey County High (1,250 students)
Echo Valley Elementary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Echo Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Monterey
North Monterey County High
1,250 students
- Prunedale Elem
Prunedale Elementary
644 students
- North Monterey
North Monterey County Middle
624 students
- Castroville El
Castroville Elementary
600 students
- Elkhorn Elemen
Elkhorn Elementary
550 students
- This school
Echo Valley Elementary
502 students
What this shows Echo Valley Elementary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Echo Valley Elementary compares
Echo Valley 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$20,398
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
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%
White 3.4%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Echo Valley Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for North Monterey County Unified reports $20,398 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Echo Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Monterey County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prunedale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Monterey County Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castroville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Echo Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Salinas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 22:1 students per teacher
Monte Bella Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Natividad Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Mission Park Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 27.4:1 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Echo Valley Elementary
How many students attend Echo Valley Elementary?
Echo Valley Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Echo Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Echo Valley Elementary is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Echo Valley Elementary?
80.3% of students at Echo Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Echo Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Echo Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Echo Valley Elementary?
Echo Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Echo Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Echo Valley Elementary ranks #29 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in North Monterey County Unified?
Besides Echo Valley Elementary, North Monterey County Unified also operates North Monterey County High (1,250 students), Prunedale Elementary (644 students), and North Monterey County Middle (624 students). See the North Monterey County Unified district page for the complete list.