Enrollment
228
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vallejo, CA
Federal Terrace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Federal Terrace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064074006725
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Federal Terrace Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 16
- elementary schools in Vallejo · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Federal Terrace Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Federal Terrace Elementary ranks #2 of 16 elementary schools in Vallejo, CA.
School address
District: Vallejo City Unified · California
NCES ID 064074006725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Federal Terrace Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Federal Terrace Elementary
Federal Terrace Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Vallejo, California, enrolling 228 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 228 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 688 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #588, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 99.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Vallejo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Caliber: Changemakers Academy (975 students): Federal Terrace Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 23.2:1).
Vallejo City Unified also operates Jesse M. Bethel High (1,418 students) and Vallejo High (1,146 students) alongside Federal Terrace 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 Federal Terrace Elementary compares
Federal Terrace 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
99.1%
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
$15,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 47.4%
African American 27.6%
Asian 16.7%
White 4.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Federal Terrace Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vallejo City Unified, which includes Federal Terrace Elementary.
$15,749
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 59.2%
Federal 13.6%
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 Federal Terrace Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse M. Bethel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallejo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hogan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Federal Terrace Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Vallejo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Caliber: Changemakers Academy
Standard public school
975 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary
Standard public school
676 students 26:1 students per teacher
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
Standard public school
615 students 22:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Cave Language Academy
Standard public school
505 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
Glen Cove Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 27.6:1 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 (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Federal Terrace Elementary
How many students attend Federal Terrace Elementary?
Federal Terrace Elementary has 228 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vallejo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Federal Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Federal Terrace Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Federal Terrace Elementary?
65.6% of students at Federal Terrace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Federal Terrace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Federal Terrace Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Vallejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Federal Terrace Elementary?
Federal Terrace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Federal Terrace Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vallejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Federal Terrace Elementary ranks #2 of 16 elementary schools in Vallejo, 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 Vallejo on the city page.
Is Federal Terrace Elementary a good school?
Federal Terrace Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Vallejo City Unified?
Besides Federal Terrace Elementary, Vallejo City Unified also operates Jesse M. Bethel High (1,418 students), Vallejo High (1,146 students), and Hogan Middle (785 students). See the Vallejo City Unified district page for the complete list.
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