Enrollment
301
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roseville, CA
Ferris Spanger Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ferris Spanger Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063360010034
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferris Spanger Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #15 of 23
- elementary schools in Roseville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- small classes for California
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferris Spanger Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferris Spanger Elementary ranks #15 of 23 elementary schools in Roseville, CA.
School address
District: Roseville City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063360010034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ferris Spanger Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ferris Spanger Elementary
Ferris Spanger Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Roseville, California, enrolling 301 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 846 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #300.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Roseville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Creekview Ranch (838 students): Ferris Spanger Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 22.6:1).
Roseville City Elementary also operates Barbara Chilton Middle (1,289 students) and Robert C. Cooley Middle (1,149 students) alongside Ferris Spanger 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 Ferris Spanger Elementary compares
Ferris Spanger 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$14,226
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Ferris Spanger Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roseville City Elementary, which includes Ferris Spanger Elementary.
$14,226
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 43.1%
Federal 9.6%
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 Ferris Spanger Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Chilton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert C. Cooley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren T. Eich Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George a. Buljan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Ranch Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferris Spanger Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,149
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~301 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ferris Spanger Elementary
How many students attend Ferris Spanger Elementary?
Ferris Spanger Elementary has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roseville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferris Spanger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferris Spanger Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Ferris Spanger Elementary?
46.9% of students at Ferris Spanger Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferris Spanger Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ferris Spanger Elementary is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Roseville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferris Spanger Elementary?
Ferris Spanger Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Ferris Spanger Elementary rank among elementary schools in Roseville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferris Spanger Elementary ranks #15 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 Ferris Spanger Elementary a good school?
Ferris Spanger Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Roseville City Elementary?
Besides Ferris Spanger Elementary, Roseville City Elementary also operates Barbara Chilton Middle (1,289 students), Robert C. Cooley Middle (1,149 students), and Warren T. Eich Middle (939 students). See the Roseville City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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