Enrollment
550
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Castroville, CA
Elkhorn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elkhorn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062759004143
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhorn Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Castroville · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhorn Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Castroville, CA.
School address
District: North Monterey County Unified · California
NCES ID 062759004143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elkhorn Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elkhorn Elementary
Elkhorn Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Castroville, California, enrolling 550 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 550 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,878, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Castroville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Castroville Elementary (600 students): Elkhorn Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.9:1 vs 25:1).
North Monterey County Unified also operates North Monterey County High (1,250 students) and Prunedale Elementary (644 students) alongside Elkhorn Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elkhorn Elementary compares
Elkhorn Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% 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
44.0%
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
$18,705
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.8%
White 7.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Elkhorn Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Monterey County Unified, which includes Elkhorn Elementary.
$18,705
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 55.2%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Elkhorn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Monterey County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prunedale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Monterey County Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castroville Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Echo Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhorn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar elementary schools in Castroville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elkhorn Elementary
How many students attend Elkhorn Elementary?
Elkhorn Elementary has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Castroville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkhorn Elementary?
72.2% of students at Elkhorn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhorn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elkhorn Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in Castroville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhorn Elementary?
Elkhorn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elkhorn Elementary rank among public schools in Castroville?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Castroville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Castroville on the city page.
Is Elkhorn Elementary a good school?
Elkhorn Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Monterey County Unified?
Besides Elkhorn 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.
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