- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunnyvale, CA
Ellis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ellis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063846006460
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellis Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools.
- #6 of 13
- elementary schools in Sunnyvale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellis Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellis Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Sunnyvale, CA.
School address
District: Sunnyvale · California
NCES ID 063846006460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Ellis Elementary grew from 695 students in 2022-23 to 758 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 063846006460 · Sunnyvale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 25.6:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyvale Middle (1,053 students)
Ellis Elementary grew from 695 students in 2022-23 to 758 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ellis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyvale Midd
Sunnyvale Middle
1,053 students
- This school
Ellis Elementary
768 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle
697 students
- Cherry Chase E
Cherry Chase Elementary
622 students
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary
586 students
- Bishop Element
Bishop Elementary
465 students
What this shows Ellis Elementary reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellis Elementary compares
Ellis Elementary is a growing 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
Asian 39.7%
White 11.7%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Ellis Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sunnyvale reports $24,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherry Chase Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bishop Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Sunnyvale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Cherry Chase Elementary
Standard public school
622 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Cumberland Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Bishop Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Vargas Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 20.7:1 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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellis Elementary
How many students attend Ellis Elementary?
Ellis Elementary has 768 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunnyvale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellis Elementary is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellis Elementary?
25.5% of students at Ellis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ellis Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in Sunnyvale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellis Elementary?
Ellis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Ellis Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sunnyvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellis Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyvale?
Besides Ellis Elementary, Sunnyvale also operates Sunnyvale Middle (1,053 students), Columbia Middle (697 students), and Cherry Chase Elementary (622 students). See the Sunnyvale district page for the complete list.