Enrollment
356
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George L. Snowden Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at George L. Snowden Elementary
George L. Snowden Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Farmersville, California, enrolling 356 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.0% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 356 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,097 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #454.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Farmersville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Freedom Elementary (528 students): George L. Snowden Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.8:1 vs 25.1:1).
Farmersville Unified also operates Farmersville High (711 students) and Freedom Elementary (528 students) alongside George L. Snowden 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 L. Snowden Elementary compares
George L. Snowden 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmersville Unified, which includes George L. Snowden Elementary.
$17,761
Per student
+8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.4%
State 75.0%
Federal 16.6%
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 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
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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 (~356 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is George L. Snowden Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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