- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Pico Canyon Elementary held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 062718011329 · Stevenson Ranch, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
851 enr · 27.5:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students)
Pico Canyon Elementary held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pico Canyon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pico Canyon Elementary
851 students
- Stevenson Ranc
Stevenson Ranch Elementary
764 students
- Valencia Valle
Valencia Valley Elementary
738 students
- Meadows Elemen
Meadows Elementary
729 students
- Oak Hills Elem
Oak Hills Elementary
660 students
- Old Orchard El
Old Orchard Elementary
520 students
What this shows Pico Canyon Elementary reports 851 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pico Canyon Elementary compares
Pico Canyon Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Newhall reports $13,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~851 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.