- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stockton, CA
Podesta Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Podesta Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062223012344
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Podesta Ranch Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #32 of 83
- elementary schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Podesta Ranch Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Podesta Ranch Elementary ranks #32 of 83 elementary schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Lodi Unified · California
NCES ID 062223012344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Podesta Ranch Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 062223012344 · Stockton, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 21.4:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Tokay High (2,058 students)
Podesta Ranch Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Podesta Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tokay High
Tokay High
2,058 students
- Lodi High
Lodi High
1,952 students
- Bear Creek Hig
Bear Creek High
1,925 students
- Ronald E. Mcna
Ronald E. Mcnair High
1,644 students
- Lodi Middle
Lodi Middle
893 students
- This school 406
Podesta Ranch Elementary
406 students
What this shows Podesta Ranch Elementary reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Podesta Ranch Elementary compares
Podesta Ranch 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$16,495
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 8.9%
White 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Podesta Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lodi Unified reports $16,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Podesta Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Podesta Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Stockton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Great Valley Elementary
Standard public school
983 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Commodore Stockton Skills
Standard public school
971 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
King Elementary
Standard public school
942 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Wilhelmina Henry Elementary
Standard public school
881 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
John C. Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Manlio Silva Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 26.6:1 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Podesta Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Podesta Ranch Elementary?
Podesta Ranch Elementary has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stockton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Podesta Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Podesta Ranch Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Podesta Ranch Elementary?
45.2% of students at Podesta Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Podesta Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Podesta Ranch Elementary is Asian at 34.7% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Podesta Ranch Elementary?
Podesta Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Podesta Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Podesta Ranch Elementary ranks #32 of 83 elementary schools in Stockton, 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 Stockton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lodi Unified?
Besides Podesta Ranch Elementary, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.