- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Main Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Main Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063324005027
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Main Avenue Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #106 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Main Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Main Avenue Elementary ranks #106 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Robla Elementary · California
NCES ID 063324005027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Main Avenue Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 063324005027 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 22.6:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenwood Elementary (481 students)
Main Avenue Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Main Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenwood Eleme
Glenwood Elementary
481 students
- Bell Avenue El
Bell Avenue Elementary
377 students
- This school
Main Avenue Elementary
361 students
- Robla Elementa
Robla Elementary
343 students
- Taylor Street
Taylor Street Elementary
330 students
What this shows Main Avenue Elementary reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Main Avenue Elementary compares
Main Avenue 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
98.6%
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
$19,352
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
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
Asian 19.9%
African American 16.1%
White 10.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Main Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Robla Elementary reports $19,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Main Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robla Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Street Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Main Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Main Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Main Avenue Elementary?
Main Avenue Elementary has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Avenue Elementary is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Main Avenue Elementary?
71.4% of students at Main Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Main Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Main Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Main Avenue Elementary?
Main Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Main Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Main Avenue Elementary ranks #106 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 Robla Elementary?
Besides Main Avenue Elementary, Robla Elementary also operates Glenwood Elementary (481 students), Bell Avenue Elementary (377 students), and Robla Elementary (343 students). See the Robla Elementary district page for the complete list.