- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
El Gabilan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for El Gabilan 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 063393005320
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 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
El Gabilan Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #32 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
El Gabilan Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Gabilan Elementary ranks #32 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Salinas City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063393005320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
El Gabilan Elementary shrank from 570 students in 2022-23 to 536 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 063393005320 · Salinas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 22.8:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherwood Elementary (859 students)
El Gabilan Elementary shrank from 570 students in 2022-23 to 536 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Gabilan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary
859 students
- Henry F. Kamma
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
743 students
- Natividad Elem
Natividad Elementary
705 students
- Mission Park E
Mission Park Elementary
657 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
646 students
- This school
El Gabilan Elementary
548 students
What this shows El Gabilan Elementary reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Gabilan Elementary compares
El Gabilan 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$20,429
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.7%
White 3.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, El Gabilan Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Salinas City Elementary reports $20,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Gabilan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry F. Kammann Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natividad Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Gabilan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Gabilan Elementary
How many students attend El Gabilan Elementary?
El Gabilan Elementary has 548 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Gabilan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at El Gabilan Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Gabilan Elementary?
74.6% of students at El Gabilan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Gabilan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at El Gabilan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Gabilan Elementary?
El Gabilan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 El Gabilan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, El Gabilan Elementary ranks #32 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 Salinas City Elementary?
Besides El Gabilan Elementary, Salinas City Elementary also operates Sherwood Elementary (859 students), Henry F. Kammann Elementary (743 students), and Natividad Elementary (705 students). See the Salinas City Elementary district page for the complete list.