Enrollment
334
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rescue, CA
Green Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Green Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063231004982
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Valley Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rescue · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Valley Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rescue, CA.
School address
District: Rescue Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063231004982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green Valley Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green Valley Elementary
Green Valley Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Rescue, California, enrolling 334 students.
At 20.9:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 334 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 891 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #344.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Rescue Union Elementary spends $11,860 per pupil, 28% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Rescue's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rescue Elementary (519 students): Green Valley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.9:1 vs 24.7:1).
Rescue Union Elementary also operates Marina Village Middle (750 students) and Lakeview Elementary (527 students) alongside Green Valley 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 Green Valley Elementary compares
Green Valley 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Green Valley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rescue Union Elementary, which includes Green Valley Elementary.
$11,860
Per student
-28%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 47.1%
Federal 8.8%
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 Green Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Village Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rescue Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Rescue
1 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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Green Valley Elementary
How many students attend Green Valley Elementary?
Green Valley Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rescue, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Valley Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Green Valley Elementary?
38.0% of students at Green Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Green Valley Elementary is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Rescue, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Valley Elementary?
Green Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Green Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Rescue?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Valley Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rescue, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rescue on the city page.
Is Green Valley Elementary a good school?
Green Valley Elementary earns 33/100 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 Rescue Union Elementary?
Besides Green Valley Elementary, Rescue Union Elementary also operates Marina Village Middle (750 students), Lakeview Elementary (527 students), and Jackson Elementary (521 students). See the Rescue Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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