- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Marengo Ranch Elementary grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 061479007238 · Galt, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 23.6:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle (779 students)
Marengo Ranch Elementary grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marengo Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert L. Mcca
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle
779 students
- Vernon E. Gree
Vernon E. Greer Elementary
542 students
- Valley Oaks El
Valley Oaks Elementary
541 students
- River Oaks Ele
River Oaks Elementary
505 students
- Lake Canyon El
Lake Canyon Elementary
466 students
- This school
Marengo Ranch Elementary
448 students
What this shows Marengo Ranch Elementary reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marengo Ranch Elementary compares
Marengo Ranch Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Galt Joint Union Elementary reports $16,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~448 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), up 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.