- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Esparto, CA
Esparto Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Esparto Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061293001469
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esparto Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Esparto · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Esparto Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esparto Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Esparto, CA.
School address
District: Esparto Unified · California
NCES ID 061293001469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Esparto Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 061293001469 · Esparto, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 22.7:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Esparto High (287 students)
Esparto Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Esparto Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Esparto Elementary
454 students
- Esparto High
Esparto High
287 students
- Esparto Middle
Esparto Middle
241 students
- Madison Commun 10
Madison Community High
10 students
What this shows Esparto Elementary reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esparto Elementary compares
Esparto 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 24% | 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
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% 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
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$18,041
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
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.6%
White 17.8%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Esparto Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Esparto Unified reports $18,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Esparto Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esparto High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esparto Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Community High | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Esparto Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 Esparto Elementary
How many students attend Esparto Elementary?
Esparto Elementary has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Esparto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esparto Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Esparto Elementary is 22.7:1, 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 Esparto Elementary?
68.8% of students at Esparto Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esparto Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Esparto Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment, in Esparto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esparto Elementary?
Esparto Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Esparto Elementary rank among public schools in Esparto?
By Resource Investment Index, Esparto Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Esparto, 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 Esparto Unified?
Besides Esparto Elementary, Esparto Unified also operates Esparto High (287 students), Esparto Middle (241 students), and Madison Community High (10 students). See the Esparto Unified district page for the complete list.