- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Elkhorn Elementary held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 062759004143 · Castroville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 22.9:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: North Monterey County High (1,250 students)
Elkhorn Elementary held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elkhorn 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
- This school
Elkhorn Elementary
550 students
- Echo Valley El
Echo Valley Elementary
502 students
What this shows Elkhorn Elementary reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhorn Elementary compares
Elkhorn 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~550 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.