- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Paula, CA
Grace Thille Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grace Thille Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060142106108
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grace Thille Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Santa Paula · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Grace Thille Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grace Thille Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Santa Paula, CA.
School address
District: Santa Paula Unified · California
NCES ID 060142106108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Grace Thille Elementary grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (+11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 060142106108 · Santa Paula, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 25.6:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Paula High (1,494 students)
Grace Thille Elementary grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (+11.9%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Grace Thille Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Paula Hi
Santa Paula High
1,494 students
- Glen City Elem
Glen City Elementary
675 students
- Isbell Middle
Isbell Middle
634 students
- This school 358
Grace Thille Elementary
358 students
- Barbara Webste 325
Barbara Webster Elementary
325 students
- Blanchard Elem 317
Blanchard Elementary
317 students
What this shows Grace Thille Elementary reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grace Thille Elementary compares
Grace Thille 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.5%
White 3.9%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.6, Grace Thille Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Paula Unified reports $20,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grace Thille Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Paula High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isbell Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barbara Webster Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blanchard Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grace Thille Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Glen City Elementary
Standard public school
675 students 27:1 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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grace Thille Elementary
How many students attend Grace Thille Elementary?
Grace Thille Elementary has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Paula, CA. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Thille Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Thille Elementary is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grace Thille Elementary?
83.9% of students at Grace Thille Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grace Thille Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grace Thille Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment, in Santa Paula, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grace Thille Elementary?
Grace Thille Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Grace Thille Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Paula?
By Resource Investment Index, Grace Thille Elementary ranks #6 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 Grace Thille Elementary, Santa Paula Unified also operates Santa Paula High (1,494 students), Glen City Elementary (675 students), and Isbell Middle (634 students). See the Santa Paula Unified district page for the complete list.