Enrollment
464
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Soledad, CA
Frank Ledesma Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frank Ledesma Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063705010974
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Ledesma Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Soledad · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Ledesma Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Ledesma Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Soledad, CA.
School address
District: Soledad Unified · California
NCES ID 063705010974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank Ledesma Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank Ledesma Elementary
Frank Ledesma Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Soledad, California, enrolling 464 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,037 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,558, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Soledad's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rose Ferrero Elementary (530 students): Frank Ledesma Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 26.5:1).
Soledad Unified also operates Soledad High (1,546 students) and Main Street Middle (754 students) alongside Frank Ledesma 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 Frank Ledesma Elementary compares
Frank Ledesma 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$15,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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 94.8%
Asian 2.6%
White 2.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Frank Ledesma Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Soledad Unified, which includes Frank Ledesma Elementary.
$15,908
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 67.4%
Federal 12.0%
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 Frank Ledesma Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soledad High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Main Street Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose Ferrero Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Vicente Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gabilan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Ledesma Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,546
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Soledad
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rose Ferrero Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
San Vicente Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Gabilan Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Jack Franscioni Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Mission Elementary
Standard public school
130 students 16.3:1 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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank Ledesma Elementary
How many students attend Frank Ledesma Elementary?
Frank Ledesma Elementary has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Soledad, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Ledesma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Ledesma Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Ledesma Elementary?
66.9% of students at Frank Ledesma Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Ledesma Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frank Ledesma Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment, in Soledad, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Ledesma Elementary?
Frank Ledesma Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Frank Ledesma Elementary rank among elementary schools in Soledad?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Ledesma Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Soledad, 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 Soledad on the city page.
Is Frank Ledesma Elementary a good school?
Frank Ledesma Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less 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 Soledad Unified?
Besides Frank Ledesma Elementary, Soledad Unified also operates Soledad High (1,546 students), Main Street Middle (754 students), and Rose Ferrero Elementary (530 students). See the Soledad Unified district page for the complete list.
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