- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmichael, CA
Mary Deterding Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mary Deterding Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063462005772
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Deterding Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Carmichael · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.1:1
- large classes for California
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Deterding Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Deterding Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Carmichael, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Mary Deterding Elementary held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 063462005772 · Carmichael, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 29.1:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Mary Deterding Elementary held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mary Deterding Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 670
Mary Deterding Elementary
670 students
What this shows Mary Deterding Elementary reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Deterding Elementary compares
Mary Deterding Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.1:1 | ▲ 35% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
29.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$16,227
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
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Mary Deterding Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Deterding Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Deterding Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Carmichael
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses
Standard public school
1,545 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Starr King K-8
Standard public school
885 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Del Dayo Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Mission Avenue Open Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Cameron Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Carmichael Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 23.4:1 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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Deterding Elementary
How many students attend Mary Deterding Elementary?
Mary Deterding Elementary has 670 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carmichael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Deterding Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Deterding Elementary is 29.1:1, which is 35% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Deterding Elementary?
38.9% of students at Mary Deterding Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Deterding Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mary Deterding Elementary is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Carmichael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Deterding Elementary?
Mary Deterding Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Mary Deterding Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carmichael?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Deterding Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Carmichael, 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 Carmichael on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Mary Deterding Elementary, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.