- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Paula, CA
Glen City Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glen City Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060142106107
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen City Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Santa Paula · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen City Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen City Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Santa Paula, CA.
School address
District: Santa Paula Unified · California
NCES ID 060142106107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+133 students YoY
Glen City Elementary grew from 559 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (+23.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+133 students YoY 060142106107 · Santa Paula, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 27:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Paula High (1,494 students)
Glen City Elementary grew from 559 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (+23.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Glen City Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Paula Hi
Santa Paula High
1,494 students
- This school
Glen City Elementary
675 students
- Isbell Middle
Isbell Middle
634 students
- Grace Thille E 358
Grace Thille Elementary
358 students
- Barbara Webste 325
Barbara Webster Elementary
325 students
- Blanchard Elem 317
Blanchard Elementary
317 students
What this shows Glen City Elementary reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen City Elementary compares
Glen City Elementary is a growing 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$20,615
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.5%
White 4.1%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.5, Glen City Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Paula Unified reports $20,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen City Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Paula High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isbell Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grace Thille Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara Webster Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blanchard Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen City Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Paula
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grace Thille Elementary
Standard public school
358 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Barbara Webster Elementary
Standard public school
325 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Blanchard Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Mckevett Elementary
Standard public school
300 students 20:1 students per teacher
Thelma Bedell Elementary
Standard public school
294 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Olivelands Elementary
Standard public school
236 students 21.5:1 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 (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen City Elementary
How many students attend Glen City Elementary?
Glen City Elementary has 675 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Paula, CA. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), up 133.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen City Elementary is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen City Elementary?
82.8% of students at Glen City Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen City Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glen City Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment, in Santa Paula, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen City Elementary?
Glen City Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Glen City Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Paula?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen City Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Santa Paula, 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 Santa Paula on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Paula Unified?
Besides Glen City Elementary, Santa Paula Unified also operates Santa Paula High (1,494 students), Isbell Middle (634 students), and Grace Thille Elementary (358 students). See the Santa Paula Unified district page for the complete list.