- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincoln, CA
Foskett Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Foskett Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064214011007
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foskett Ranch Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Foskett Ranch Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foskett Ranch Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Lincoln, CA.
School address
District: Western Placer Unified · California
NCES ID 064214011007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Foskett Ranch Elementary grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 064214011007 · Lincoln, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 21.8:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students)
Foskett Ranch Elementary grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Foskett Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges High
1,317 students
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,184 students
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges Middle
931 students
- Glen Edwards M
Glen Edwards Middle
815 students
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges Elementary
744 students
- This school 415
Foskett Ranch Elementary
415 students
What this shows Foskett Ranch Elementary reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foskett Ranch Elementary compares
Foskett Ranch Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$14,312
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 7.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Foskett Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Placer Unified reports $14,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foskett Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Bridges High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Edwards Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foskett Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Lincoln
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Twelve Bridges Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Creekside Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Scott M. Leaman
Standard public school
513 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Crossing Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 26:1 students per teacher
First Street Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foskett Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Foskett Ranch Elementary?
Foskett Ranch Elementary has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincoln, CA. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foskett Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Foskett Ranch Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foskett Ranch Elementary?
20.8% of students at Foskett Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foskett Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Foskett Ranch Elementary is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Lincoln, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foskett Ranch Elementary?
Foskett Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Foskett Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Foskett Ranch Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Western Placer Unified?
Besides Foskett Ranch Elementary, Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students), Lincoln High (1,184 students), and Twelve Bridges Middle (931 students). See the Western Placer Unified district page for the complete list.