Enrollment
454
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Esparto Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Esparto Elementary
Esparto Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Esparto, California, enrolling 454 students.
At 22.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,070 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,754, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (18%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Esparto Unified also operates Esparto High (287 students) and Esparto Middle (241 students) alongside Esparto 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 Esparto Elementary compares
Esparto 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Esparto Unified, which includes Esparto Elementary.
$16,338
Per student
-1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 62.8%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Esparto on the city page.
Is Esparto Elementary a good school?
Esparto Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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