- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dixon, CA
Gretchen Higgins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gretchen Higgins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061128010679
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gretchen Higgins Elementary earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gretchen Higgins Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gretchen Higgins Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Dixon, CA.
School address
District: Dixon Unified · California
NCES ID 061128010679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Gretchen Higgins Elementary held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 061128010679 · Dixon, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 25.2:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixon High (990 students)
Gretchen Higgins Elementary held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gretchen Higgins Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixon High
Dixon High
990 students
- John Knight Mi
John Knight Middle
634 students
- Tremont Elemen
Tremont Elementary
514 students
- Anderson (Linf
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary
442 students
- This school 353
Gretchen Higgins Elementary
353 students
- Maine Prairie 84
Maine Prairie High (Continuation)
84 students
What this shows Gretchen Higgins Elementary reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gretchen Higgins Elementary compares
Gretchen Higgins Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$14,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
White 16.1%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Gretchen Higgins Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Dixon Unified reports $14,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gretchen Higgins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Knight Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tremont Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maine Prairie High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gretchen Higgins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Dixon
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gretchen Higgins Elementary
How many students attend Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
Gretchen Higgins Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dixon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gretchen Higgins Elementary is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
50.4% of students at Gretchen Higgins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gretchen Higgins Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Dixon, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
Gretchen Higgins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (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 Gretchen Higgins Elementary rank among elementary schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, Gretchen Higgins Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Dixon, 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 Dixon on the city page.
What other schools are in Dixon Unified?
Besides Gretchen Higgins Elementary, Dixon Unified also operates Dixon High (990 students), John Knight Middle (634 students), and Tremont Elementary (514 students). See the Dixon Unified district page for the complete list.