Enrollment
504
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Sacramento, California, enrolling 504 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 87% of California schools and 23% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 504 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 1,295 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #351.
Its student body is led by Asian (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Sacramento's elementary schools, it stands alongside Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences (1,091 students): Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.5:1 vs 23.7:1).
Natomas Unified also operates Inderkum High (2,194 students) and Westlake Charter (1,493 students) alongside Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep 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 Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary compares
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natomas Unified, which includes Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary.
$13,690
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 60.5%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~504 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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