- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Paso Verde
Federal NCES profile for Paso Verde, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060003614188
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paso Verde earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #22 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Paso Verde has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paso Verde ranks #22 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Natomas Unified · California
NCES ID 060003614188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Paso Verde held near 911 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 060003614188 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
897 enr · 23.6:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Inderkum High (2,194 students)
Paso Verde held near 911 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Paso Verde 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
- This school
Paso Verde
897 students
- H. Allen Hight 760
H. Allen Hight Elementary
760 students
What this shows Paso Verde reports 897 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paso Verde compares
Paso Verde 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 897 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
897
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Asian 22.7%
African American 19.0%
White 14.9%
Two or More 14.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 27.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.3, Paso Verde 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 Paso Verde Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inderkum High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natomas High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heron | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H. Allen Hight Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paso Verde'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
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
Maeola E. Beitzel Elementary
Standard public school
888 students 25.4:1 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 (~897 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paso Verde
How many students attend Paso Verde?
Paso Verde has 897 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 901 (2022-23) → 911 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paso Verde?
The student-teacher ratio at Paso Verde is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paso Verde?
33.7% of students at Paso Verde are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paso Verde?
The largest demographic group at Paso Verde is Hispanic or Latino at 27.4% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paso Verde?
Paso Verde has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Paso Verde rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Paso Verde ranks #22 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 Paso Verde, 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.