Enrollment
448
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galt, CA
Marengo Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marengo Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061479007238
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marengo Ranch Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Galt · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marengo Ranch Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marengo Ranch Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Galt, CA.
School address
District: Galt Joint Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061479007238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marengo Ranch Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marengo Ranch Elementary
Marengo Ranch Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Galt, California, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,279 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #821.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (34%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Galt's elementary schools, it stands alongside Vernon E. Greer Elementary (542 students): Marengo Ranch Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.6:1 vs 24.6:1).
Galt Joint Union Elementary also operates Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle (779 students) and Vernon E. Greer Elementary (542 students) alongside Marengo Ranch 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 Marengo Ranch Elementary compares
Marengo Ranch 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
58.5%
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
$14,928
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
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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%
White 34.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Marengo Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galt Joint Union Elementary, which includes Marengo Ranch Elementary.
$14,928
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 59.4%
Federal 16.9%
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 Marengo Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon E. Greer Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marengo Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Galt
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vernon E. Greer Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Valley Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
River Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Lake Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Fairsite Elementary
Standard public school
160 students 32:1 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 (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marengo Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Marengo Ranch Elementary?
Marengo Ranch Elementary has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galt, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marengo Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marengo Ranch Elementary is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marengo Ranch Elementary?
39.4% of students at Marengo Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marengo Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marengo Ranch Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Galt, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marengo Ranch Elementary?
Marengo Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Marengo Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Galt?
By Resource Investment Index, Marengo Ranch Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Galt, 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 Galt on the city page.
Is Marengo Ranch Elementary a good school?
Marengo Ranch Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Galt Joint Union Elementary?
Besides Marengo Ranch Elementary, Galt Joint Union Elementary also operates Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle (779 students), Vernon E. Greer Elementary (542 students), and Valley Oaks Elementary (541 students). See the Galt Joint Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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