- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
Natividad Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Natividad Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063393005327
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natividad Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #21 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Natividad Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natividad Elementary ranks #21 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Salinas City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063393005327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Natividad Elementary held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 063393005327 · Salinas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 24.3:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherwood Elementary (859 students)
Natividad Elementary held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Natividad Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary
859 students
- Henry F. Kamma
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
743 students
- This school
Natividad Elementary
705 students
- Mission Park E
Mission Park Elementary
657 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
646 students
- Los Padres Ele
Los Padres Elementary
620 students
What this shows Natividad Elementary reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natividad Elementary compares
Natividad 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$20,429
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
3
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
White 1.3%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Natividad Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Salinas City Elementary reports $20,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natividad Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry F. Kammann Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Padres Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natividad Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Salinas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 22:1 students per teacher
Monte Bella Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Mission Park Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 21.5:1 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 (~705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natividad Elementary
How many students attend Natividad Elementary?
Natividad Elementary has 705 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natividad Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Natividad Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Natividad Elementary?
79.1% of students at Natividad Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natividad Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Natividad Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natividad Elementary?
Natividad Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Natividad Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Natividad Elementary ranks #21 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Salinas City Elementary?
Besides Natividad Elementary, Salinas City Elementary also operates Sherwood Elementary (859 students), Henry F. Kammann Elementary (743 students), and Mission Park Elementary (657 students). See the Salinas City Elementary district page for the complete list.