Enrollment
454
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paso Robles, CA
Glen Speck Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glen Speck Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060004807407
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Speck Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Paso Robles · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.4:1
- large classes for California
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Speck Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Speck Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Paso Robles, CA.
School address
District: Paso Robles Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004807407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glen Speck Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glen Speck Elementary
Glen Speck Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Paso Robles, California, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.4:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 51% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 454 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 2,095 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,099.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (22%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Paso Robles's elementary schools, it stands alongside Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary (682 students): Glen Speck Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (32.4:1 vs 32.5:1).
Paso Robles Joint Unified also operates Paso Robles High (1,986 students) and George H. Flamson Middle (884 students) alongside Glen Speck 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 Glen Speck Elementary compares
Glen Speck 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 | 32.4:1 | ▲ 51% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
32.4:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$13,829
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 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 67.6%
White 22.2%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Glen Speck Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paso Robles Joint Unified, which includes Glen Speck Elementary.
$13,829
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 33.8%
Federal 11.2%
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 Glen Speck Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George H. Flamson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Lewis Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kermit King Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Speck Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 31.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Paso Robles
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Kermit King Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 31.7:1 students per teacher
Winifred Pifer Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Standard public school
478 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Pat Butler Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Virginia Peterson Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 25.6:1 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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Glen Speck Elementary
How many students attend Glen Speck Elementary?
Glen Speck Elementary has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paso Robles, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Speck Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Speck Elementary is 32.4:1, which is 51% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Speck Elementary?
72.7% of students at Glen Speck Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Speck Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glen Speck Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Paso Robles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Speck Elementary?
Glen Speck Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Glen Speck Elementary rank among elementary schools in Paso Robles?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Speck Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Paso Robles, 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 Paso Robles on the city page.
Is Glen Speck Elementary a good school?
Glen Speck Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Paso Robles Joint Unified?
Besides Glen Speck Elementary, Paso Robles Joint Unified also operates Paso Robles High (1,986 students), George H. Flamson Middle (884 students), and Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary (682 students). See the Paso Robles Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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