Enrollment
732
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 063360014181
Orchard Ranch Elementary — Roseville, CA
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Roseville City Elementary · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orchard Ranch Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Orchard Ranch Elementary reports 732 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% above the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 57% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 15.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% below the California average and 69% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Roseville City Elementary spends $15,633 per pupil district-wide, below the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.3% from local sources (property taxes), 43.1% from the state, and 9.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Orchard Ranch Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% 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
25:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 82% in California — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,633
per pupil, district-wide
— below California avg of $18,039
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
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 732 Top 79% in California — larger than 21% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 25:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 15.9% -71% vs state
NCES ID 063360014181
Student demographics
White 42.8%
Asian 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.3%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roseville City Elementary, which includes Orchard Ranch Elementary.
$15,633
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 43.1%
Federal 9.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,149
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
Similar elementary schools in Roseville
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Coyote Ridge Elementary
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815 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Fiddyment Farm
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Riego Creek Elementary
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Junction Elementary
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645 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Heritage Oak Elementary
Standard public school
638 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Orchard Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Orchard Ranch Elementary?
Orchard Ranch Elementary has 732 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Roseville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Ranch Elementary is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.6:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Ranch Elementary?
15.9% of students at Orchard Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Ranch Elementary is White at 42.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Roseville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Ranch Elementary?
Orchard Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.