- Enrollment
- 2,215
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watsonville, CA
Ohlone Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ohlone Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062949009600
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ohlone Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 16
- elementary schools in Watsonville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ohlone Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ohlone Elementary ranks #10 of 16 elementary schools in Watsonville, CA.
School address
District: Pajaro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062949009600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Ohlone Elementary grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (+16.2%).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 062949009600 · Watsonville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 21.7:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Watsonville High (2,215 students)
Ohlone Elementary grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (+16.2%). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ohlone Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watsonville Hi
Watsonville High
2,215 students
- Pajaro Valley
Pajaro Valley High
1,293 students
- Aptos High
Aptos High
1,274 students
- Alianza Charte 626
Alianza Charter
626 students
- Rolling Hills 588
Rolling Hills Middle
588 students
- This school 391
Ohlone Elementary
391 students
What this shows Ohlone Elementary reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ohlone Elementary compares
Ohlone 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$20,320
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.4%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Ohlone Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pajaro Valley Unified reports $20,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ohlone Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pajaro Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aptos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alianza Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ohlone Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Watsonville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alianza Charter
Standard public school
626 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Bradley Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Calabasas Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Mintie White Elementary
Standard public school
493 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Watsonville Prep
Standard public school
488 students 37.5:1 students per teacher
H. a. Hyde Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 19:1 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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ohlone Elementary
How many students attend Ohlone Elementary?
Ohlone Elementary has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watsonville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohlone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ohlone Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ohlone Elementary?
88.7% of students at Ohlone Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ohlone Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ohlone Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment, in Watsonville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ohlone Elementary?
Ohlone Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Ohlone Elementary rank among elementary schools in Watsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ohlone Elementary ranks #10 of 16 elementary schools in Watsonville, 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 Watsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pajaro Valley Unified?
Besides Ohlone Elementary, Pajaro Valley Unified also operates Watsonville High (2,215 students), Pajaro Valley High (1,293 students), and Aptos High (1,274 students). See the Pajaro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.