- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Edward Kemble Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edward Kemble Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063384005237
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward Kemble Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #24 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward Kemble Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Kemble Elementary ranks #24 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Sacramento City Unified · California
NCES ID 063384005237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Edward Kemble Elementary shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 063384005237 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 18.9:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students)
Edward Kemble Elementary shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Edward Kemble Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C. K. Mcclatch
C. K. Mcclatchy High
2,569 students
- Hiram W. Johns
Hiram W. Johnson High
1,682 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,652 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank High
1,535 students
- Rosemont High
Rosemont High
1,485 students
- This school 454
Edward Kemble Elementary
454 students
What this shows Edward Kemble Elementary reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward Kemble Elementary compares
Edward Kemble Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.6%
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
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
Asian 25.1%
African American 8.4%
White 4.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Edward Kemble Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sacramento City Unified reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward Kemble Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. K. Mcclatchy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosemont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward Kemble Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward Kemble Elementary
How many students attend Edward Kemble Elementary?
Edward Kemble Elementary has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Kemble Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Kemble Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher 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 Edward Kemble Elementary?
85.5% of students at Edward Kemble Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward Kemble Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edward Kemble Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward Kemble Elementary?
Edward Kemble Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Edward Kemble Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Kemble Elementary ranks #24 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 Sacramento City Unified?
Besides Edward Kemble Elementary, Sacramento City Unified also operates C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students), Hiram W. Johnson High (1,682 students), and John F. Kennedy High (1,652 students). See the Sacramento City Unified district page for the complete list.