- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmersville, CA
George L. Snowden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George L. Snowden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060003501549
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George L. Snowden Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Farmersville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 90.0%
- free-lunch eligible
George L. Snowden Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George L. Snowden Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Farmersville, CA.
School address
District: Farmersville Unified · California
NCES ID 060003501549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
George L. Snowden Elementary shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 060003501549 · Farmersville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 19.8:1 · 90.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmersville High (711 students)
George L. Snowden Elementary shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George L. Snowden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmersville H
Farmersville High
711 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary
528 students
- Farmersville J
Farmersville Junior High
384 students
- This school
George L. Snowden Elementary
356 students
- J. E. Hester E
J. E. Hester Elementary
333 students
- Deep Creek Aca 34
Deep Creek Academy
34 students
What this shows George L. Snowden Elementary reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How George L. Snowden Elementary compares
George L. Snowden 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 | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.0% | ▲ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$20,688
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.1%
White 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, George L. Snowden Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmersville Unified reports $20,688 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George L. Snowden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmersville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmersville Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. E. Hester Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George L. Snowden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Farmersville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about George L. Snowden Elementary
How many students attend George L. Snowden Elementary?
George L. Snowden Elementary has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmersville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George L. Snowden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George L. Snowden Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George L. Snowden Elementary?
90.0% of students at George L. Snowden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George L. Snowden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George L. Snowden Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment, in Farmersville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George L. Snowden Elementary?
George L. Snowden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 George L. Snowden Elementary rank among elementary schools in Farmersville?
By Resource Investment Index, George L. Snowden Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Farmersville, 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 Farmersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmersville Unified?
Besides George L. Snowden Elementary, Farmersville Unified also operates Farmersville High (711 students), Freedom Elementary (528 students), and Farmersville Junior High (384 students). See the Farmersville Unified district page for the complete list.