- Enrollment
- 1,546
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Soledad, CA
Gabilan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gabilan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063705008988
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gabilan Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Soledad · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gabilan Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gabilan Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Soledad, CA.
School address
District: Soledad Unified · California
NCES ID 063705008988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Gabilan Elementary shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 063705008988 · Soledad, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 22.8:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Soledad High (1,546 students)
Gabilan Elementary shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gabilan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Soledad High
Soledad High
1,546 students
- Main Street Mi
Main Street Middle
754 students
- Rose Ferrero E 530
Rose Ferrero Elementary
530 students
- San Vicente El 501
San Vicente Elementary
501 students
- Frank Ledesma 464
Frank Ledesma Elementary
464 students
- This school 456
Gabilan Elementary
456 students
What this shows Gabilan Elementary reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gabilan Elementary compares
Gabilan Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$17,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.2%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, Gabilan Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Soledad Unified reports $17,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gabilan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soledad High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Ledesma Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gabilan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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
Frank Ledesma Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 22.1:1 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
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gabilan Elementary
How many students attend Gabilan Elementary?
Gabilan Elementary has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Soledad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gabilan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gabilan Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gabilan Elementary?
75.1% of students at Gabilan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gabilan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gabilan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment, in Soledad, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gabilan Elementary?
Gabilan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gabilan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Soledad?
By Resource Investment Index, Gabilan Elementary ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Soledad Unified?
Besides Gabilan 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.