- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060003614043Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #15 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary ranks #15 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Natomas Unified · California
NCES ID 060003614043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 060003614043 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
504 enr · 26.5:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Inderkum High (2,194 students)
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Inderkum High
Inderkum High
2,194 students
- Westlake Chart
Westlake Charter
1,493 students
- Natomas High
Natomas High
1,157 students
- Heron
Heron
977 students
- Paso Verde
Paso Verde
897 students
- This school 504
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary
504 students
What this shows Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary compares
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,943
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
White 13.9%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natomas Unified reports $14,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inderkum High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlake Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natomas High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heron | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paso Verde | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary
How many students attend Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary?
25.7% of students at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary is Asian at 50.4% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary ranks #15 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Natomas Unified?
Besides Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary, Natomas Unified also operates Inderkum High (2,194 students), Westlake Charter (1,493 students), and Natomas High (1,157 students). See the Natomas Unified district page for the complete list.