Enrollment
445
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orinda, CA
Glorietta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glorietta Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062886004471
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glorietta Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Orinda · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 1.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Glorietta Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glorietta Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Orinda, CA.
School address
District: Orinda Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062886004471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glorietta Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glorietta Elementary
Glorietta Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Orinda, California, enrolling 445 students.
At 21.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.3% free-meal eligibility runs 98% below the California average.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 451 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Two or More (23%) (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Orinda's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wagner Ranch Elementary (489 students): Glorietta Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.2:1 vs 23.3:1).
Orinda Union Elementary also operates Orinda Intermediate (822 students) and Wagner Ranch Elementary (489 students) alongside Glorietta 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 Glorietta Elementary compares
Glorietta 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.3% | ▼ 98% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,746
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 49.9%
Two or More 22.7%
Asian 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Glorietta Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orinda Union Elementary, which includes Glorietta Elementary.
$14,746
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 24.8%
Federal 1.9%
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 Glorietta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orinda Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wagner Ranch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Rey Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sleepy Hollow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glorietta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Orinda
3 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 (~445 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glorietta Elementary
How many students attend Glorietta Elementary?
Glorietta Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orinda, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glorietta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glorietta Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Glorietta Elementary?
1.3% of students at Glorietta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glorietta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glorietta Elementary is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Orinda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glorietta Elementary?
Glorietta Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glorietta Elementary rank among elementary schools in Orinda?
By Resource Investment Index, Glorietta Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Orinda, 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 Orinda on the city page.
Is Glorietta Elementary a good school?
Glorietta Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Orinda Union Elementary?
Besides Glorietta Elementary, Orinda Union Elementary also operates Orinda Intermediate (822 students), Wagner Ranch Elementary (489 students), and Del Rey Elementary (435 students). See the Orinda Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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