Enrollment
427
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saratoga, CA
Marshall Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060720000671Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Lane Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Saratoga · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Lane Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Lane Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Saratoga, CA.
School address
District: Campbell Union · California
NCES ID 060720000671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Lane Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Lane Elementary
Marshall Lane Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Saratoga, California, enrolling 427 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.8% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the California average.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 797 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #400.
Its student body is led by Asian (34%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Saratoga's elementary schools, it stands alongside Blue Hills Elementary (424 students): Marshall Lane Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.1:1 vs 26.5:1).
Campbell Union also operates Campbell School of Innovation (815 students) and Rolling Hills Middle (778 students) alongside Marshall Lane 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 Marshall Lane Elementary compares
Marshall Lane 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.8%
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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
Asian 34.4%
White 33.5%
Two or More 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Marshall Lane Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campbell Union, which includes Marshall Lane Elementary.
$16,592
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 21.9%
Federal 8.4%
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 Marshall Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell School of Innovation | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Saratoga
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Blue Hills Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Argonaut Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Standard public school
358 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Saratoga Elementary
Standard public school
297 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Foothill Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 17.4:1 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 (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Lane Elementary
How many students attend Marshall Lane Elementary?
Marshall Lane Elementary has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saratoga, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Lane Elementary is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Lane Elementary?
10.8% of students at Marshall Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Lane Elementary is Asian at 34.4% of enrollment, in Saratoga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Lane Elementary?
Marshall Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Marshall Lane Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saratoga?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Lane Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Saratoga, 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 Saratoga on the city page.
Is Marshall Lane Elementary a good school?
Marshall Lane Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. 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 Campbell Union?
Besides Marshall Lane Elementary, Campbell Union also operates Campbell School of Innovation (815 students), Rolling Hills Middle (778 students), and Monroe Middle (677 students). See the Campbell Union district page for the complete list.
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