Enrollment
469
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roseville, CA
Excelsior Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Excelsior Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061308008254
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Excelsior Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #10 of 23
- elementary schools in Roseville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.3:1
- large classes for California
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Excelsior Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Elementary ranks #10 of 23 elementary schools in Roseville, CA.
School address
District: Eureka Union · California
NCES ID 061308008254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Excelsior Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Excelsior Elementary
Excelsior Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Roseville, California, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.3:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 46% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.4% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the California average.
With 469 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #523.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Eureka Union spends $12,010 per pupil, 27% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Roseville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Creekview Ranch (838 students): Excelsior Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.3:1 vs 22.6:1).
Eureka Union also operates Ridgeview Elementary (619 students) and Oakhills Elementary (554 students) alongside Excelsior 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 Excelsior Elementary compares
Excelsior 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 | 31.3:1 | ▲ 46% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31.3:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$12,010
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Asian 14.1%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Excelsior Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eureka Union, which includes Excelsior Elementary.
$12,010
Per student
-27%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 4.3%
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 Excelsior Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakhills Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenhills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maidu Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympus Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Excelsior Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 36.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Roseville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Creekview Ranch
Standard public school
838 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Coyote Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
815 students 24:1 students per teacher
Orchard Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
732 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Fiddyment Farm
Standard public school
701 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Riego Creek Elementary
Standard public school
693 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Junction Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~469 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Excelsior Elementary
How many students attend Excelsior Elementary?
Excelsior Elementary has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roseville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Elementary is 31.3:1, which is 46% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Excelsior Elementary?
18.4% of students at Excelsior Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Excelsior Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Excelsior Elementary is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Roseville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Excelsior Elementary?
Excelsior Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Excelsior Elementary rank among elementary schools in Roseville?
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Elementary ranks #10 of 23 elementary schools in Roseville, 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 Roseville on the city page.
Is Excelsior Elementary a good school?
Excelsior Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 Eureka Union?
Besides Excelsior Elementary, Eureka Union also operates Ridgeview Elementary (619 students), Oakhills Elementary (554 students), and Greenhills Elementary (549 students). See the Eureka Union district page for the complete list.
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