Enrollment
361
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Main Avenue Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Main Avenue Elementary
Main Avenue Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Sacramento, California, enrolling 361 students.
At 22.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 361 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,645 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,471, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and Asian (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 98.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sacramento's elementary schools, it stands alongside Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences (1,091 students): Main Avenue Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.6:1 vs 23.7:1).
Robla Elementary also operates Glenwood Elementary (481 students) and Bell Avenue Elementary (377 students) alongside Main Avenue 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 Main Avenue Elementary compares
Main Avenue 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robla Elementary, which includes Main Avenue Elementary.
$18,977
Per student
+15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 56.4%
Federal 15.2%
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 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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- 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
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 (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Main Avenue Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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