- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Carlos, CA
Heather Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Heather Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063429005403
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heather Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in San Carlos · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Heather Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heather Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in San Carlos, CA.
School address
District: San Carlos Elementary · California
NCES ID 063429005403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Heather Elementary held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 063429005403 · San Carlos, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 18.8:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tierra Linda Middle (451 students)
Heather Elementary held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Heather Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tierra Linda M
Tierra Linda Middle
451 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
443 students
- Brittan Acres
Brittan Acres Elementary
411 students
- Arundel Elemen
Arundel Elementary
388 students
- Mariposa
Mariposa
322 students
- This school
Heather Elementary
320 students
What this shows Heather Elementary reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heather Elementary compares
Heather 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 | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 32.5%
White 30.6%
Two or More 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Heather Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Carlos Elementary reports $18,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heather Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Linda Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brittan Acres Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arundel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariposa | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heather Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in San Carlos
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brittan Acres Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Arundel Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Standard public school
377 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Mariposa
Standard public school
322 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Arroyo
Standard public school
290 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
White Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 22.7:1 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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heather Elementary
How many students attend Heather Elementary?
Heather Elementary has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Carlos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heather Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heather Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Heather Elementary?
10.4% of students at Heather Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heather Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Heather Elementary is Asian at 32.5% of enrollment, in San Carlos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heather Elementary?
Heather Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Heather Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Carlos?
By Resource Investment Index, Heather Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in San Carlos, 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 Carlos on the city page.
What other schools are in San Carlos Elementary?
Besides Heather Elementary, San Carlos Elementary also operates Tierra Linda Middle (451 students), Central Middle (443 students), and Brittan Acres Elementary (411 students). See the San Carlos Elementary district page for the complete list.