- Enrollment
- 2,475
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Foothill Ranch, CA
Foothill Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Foothill Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063386003468
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothill Ranch Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 990
- students enrolled
Foothill Ranch Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Saddleback Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063386003468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Foothill Ranch Elementary held near 1,065 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 063386003468 · Foothill Ranch, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
990 enr · 24.8:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students)
Foothill Ranch Elementary held near 1,065 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Foothill Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trabuco Hills
Trabuco Hills High
2,475 students
- El Toro High
El Toro High
1,902 students
- Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo High
1,566 students
- Laguna Hills H
Laguna Hills High
1,317 students
- Rancho Santa M
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
1,153 students
- This school
Foothill Ranch Elementary
990 students
What this shows Foothill Ranch Elementary reports 990 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foothill Ranch Elementary compares
Foothill Ranch 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 990 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
990
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 32.7%
White 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 15.2%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Foothill Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saddleback Valley Unified reports $15,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foothill Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trabuco Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Toro High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission Viejo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothill Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~990 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foothill Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Foothill Ranch Elementary?
Foothill Ranch Elementary has 990 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Foothill Ranch, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,056 (2022-23) → 1,065 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill Ranch Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothill Ranch Elementary?
17.9% of students at Foothill Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothill Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Foothill Ranch Elementary is Asian at 32.7% of enrollment, in Foothill Ranch, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothill Ranch Elementary?
Foothill Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Saddleback Valley Unified?
Besides Foothill Ranch Elementary, Saddleback Valley Unified also operates Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students), El Toro High (1,902 students), and Mission Viejo High (1,566 students). See the Saddleback Valley Unified district page for the complete list.