- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Hazel Strauch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hazel Strauch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060133204153
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazel Strauch Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #76 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.5:1
- large classes for California
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazel Strauch Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Strauch Elementary ranks #76 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133204153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hazel Strauch Elementary held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 060133204153 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 29.5:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Hazel Strauch Elementary held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hazel Strauch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- Rio Linda High
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,417 students
- Smythe Academy
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- Las Palmas Ele
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- This school 650
Hazel Strauch Elementary
650 students
What this shows Hazel Strauch Elementary reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazel Strauch Elementary compares
Hazel Strauch 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 | 29.5:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$19,272
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 7.4%
White 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Hazel Strauch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazel Strauch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Linda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazel Strauch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazel Strauch Elementary
How many students attend Hazel Strauch Elementary?
Hazel Strauch Elementary has 650 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Strauch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Strauch Elementary is 29.5:1, which is 37% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazel Strauch Elementary?
71.8% of students at Hazel Strauch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazel Strauch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hazel Strauch Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazel Strauch Elementary?
Hazel Strauch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hazel Strauch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Strauch Elementary ranks #76 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Hazel Strauch Elementary, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Rio Linda High (1,594 students), and Foothill High (1,417 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.