- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Marshall Lane Elementary shrank from 437 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 060720000671 · Saratoga, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
427 enr · 25.1:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell School of Innovation (815 students)
Marshall Lane Elementary shrank from 437 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marshall Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell Schoo
Campbell School of Innovation
815 students
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Middle
778 students
- Monroe Middle
Monroe Middle
677 students
- Sherman Oaks E
Sherman Oaks Elementary
524 students
- Forest Hill El
Forest Hill Elementary
506 students
- This school
Marshall Lane Elementary
427 students
What this shows Marshall Lane Elementary reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Lane Elementary compares
Marshall Lane Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,914
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
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.
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
District finance for Campbell Union reports $18,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~427 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.