Enrollment
370
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roseville, CA
George Cirby Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George Cirby Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063360005183
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Cirby Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #22 of 23
- elementary schools in Roseville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
George Cirby Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Cirby Elementary ranks #22 of 23 elementary schools in Roseville, CA.
School address
District: Roseville City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063360005183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Cirby Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Cirby Elementary
George Cirby Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Roseville, California, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 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.
Against 1,631 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,060.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (31%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% 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): George Cirby Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.7:1 vs 22.6:1).
Roseville City Elementary also operates Barbara Chilton Middle (1,289 students) and Robert C. Cooley Middle (1,149 students) alongside George Cirby 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 George Cirby Elementary compares
George Cirby 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 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.
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 55.7%
White 31.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.8%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, George Cirby Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roseville City Elementary, which includes George Cirby 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 George Cirby 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| George a. Buljan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Ranch Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Cirby 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 (~370 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George Cirby Elementary
How many students attend George Cirby Elementary?
George Cirby Elementary has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roseville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Cirby Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Cirby Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Cirby Elementary?
66.9% of students at George Cirby Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Cirby Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George Cirby Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Roseville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Cirby Elementary?
George Cirby Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 George Cirby Elementary rank among elementary schools in Roseville?
By Resource Investment Index, George Cirby Elementary ranks #22 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 George Cirby Elementary a good school?
George Cirby Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 George Cirby 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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