Enrollment
851
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stevenson Ranch, CA
Pico Canyon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pico Canyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062718011329
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pico Canyon Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Stevenson Ranch · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.5:1
- large classes for California
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pico Canyon Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pico Canyon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stevenson Ranch, CA.
School address
District: Newhall · California
NCES ID 062718011329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pico Canyon Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pico Canyon Elementary
Pico Canyon Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Stevenson Ranch, California, enrolling 851 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.5:1 is larger than about 91% of California schools and 28% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.4% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the California average.
Enrollment of 851 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,001 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #420.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (29%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 851 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Newhall spends $12,490 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Stevenson Ranch's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students): Pico Canyon Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (27.5:1 vs 28.3:1).
Newhall also operates Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students) and Valencia Valley Elementary (738 students) alongside Pico Canyon 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 Pico Canyon Elementary compares
Pico Canyon 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 | 27.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 851 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
851
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 851 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
White 28.2%
Asian 27.7%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Pico Canyon Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newhall, which includes Pico Canyon Elementary.
$12,490
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 55.0%
Federal 6.9%
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 Pico Canyon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Ranch Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valencia Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Orchard Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pico Canyon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Stevenson Ranch
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~851 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pico Canyon Elementary
How many students attend Pico Canyon Elementary?
Pico Canyon Elementary has 851 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stevenson Ranch, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pico Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pico Canyon Elementary is 27.5:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pico Canyon Elementary?
19.4% of students at Pico Canyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pico Canyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pico Canyon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 29.4% of enrollment, in Stevenson Ranch, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pico Canyon Elementary?
Pico Canyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Pico Canyon Elementary rank among public schools in Stevenson Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Pico Canyon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stevenson Ranch, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stevenson Ranch on the city page.
Is Pico Canyon Elementary a good school?
Pico Canyon Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Newhall?
Besides Pico Canyon Elementary, Newhall also operates Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students), Valencia Valley Elementary (738 students), and Meadows Elementary (729 students). See the Newhall district page for the complete list.
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