Enrollment
724
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Leandro, CA
Halkin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Halkin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063468005844
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halkin Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in San Leandro · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Halkin Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halkin Elementary ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in San Leandro, CA.
School address
District: San Leandro Unified · California
NCES ID 063468005844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Halkin Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Halkin Elementary
Halkin Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in San Leandro, California, enrolling 724 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 724 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,731 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,590, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and Asian (29%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Leandro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Madison Elementary (694 students): Halkin Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25:1 vs 23.9:1).
San Leandro Unified also operates San Leandro High (2,510 students) and John Muir Middle (969 students) alongside Halkin 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 Halkin Elementary compares
Halkin 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$15,462
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
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 55.1%
Asian 28.5%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.0%
White 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Halkin Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Leandro Unified, which includes Halkin Elementary.
$15,462
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 48.9%
Federal 9.6%
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 Halkin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bancroft Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halkin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in San Leandro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 23:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 25:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 21.6:1 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 (~724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Halkin Elementary
How many students attend Halkin Elementary?
Halkin Elementary has 724 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Leandro, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halkin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Halkin Elementary is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Halkin Elementary?
65.6% of students at Halkin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halkin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Halkin Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in San Leandro, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halkin Elementary?
Halkin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Halkin Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Leandro?
By Resource Investment Index, Halkin Elementary ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in San Leandro, 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 San Leandro on the city page.
Is Halkin Elementary a good school?
Halkin Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 San Leandro Unified?
Besides Halkin Elementary, San Leandro Unified also operates San Leandro High (2,510 students), John Muir Middle (969 students), and Bancroft Middle (948 students). See the San Leandro Unified district page for the complete list.
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