- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hollister, CA
Rancho Santana
Federal NCES profile for Rancho Santana, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061734014557
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho Santana earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #6 of 12
- elementary schools in Hollister · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.3:1
- large classes for California
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho Santana has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Santana ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Hollister, CA.
School address
District: Hollister · California
NCES ID 061734014557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Rancho Santana grew from 605 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 061734014557 · Hollister, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 28.3:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students)
Rancho Santana grew from 605 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rancho Santana in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hollister Dual
Hollister Dual Language Academy
858 students
- Ladd Lane Elem
Ladd Lane Elementary
767 students
- This school
Rancho Santana
678 students
- Rancho San Jus
Rancho San Justo
653 students
- Sunnyslope Ele
Sunnyslope Elementary
602 students
- Cerra Vista El
Cerra Vista Elementary
602 students
What this shows Rancho Santana reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho Santana compares
Rancho Santana is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$14,616
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
White 14.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Rancho Santana is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hollister reports $14,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho Santana Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister Dual Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ladd Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho San Justo | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyslope Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cerra Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho Santana's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Hollister
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hollister Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
858 students 22:1 students per teacher
Ladd Lane Elementary
Standard public school
767 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Spring Grove Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Sunnyslope Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Cerra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Calaveras Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 26.5:1 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 (~678 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Santana
How many students attend Rancho Santana?
Rancho Santana has 678 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hollister, CA. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Santana?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Santana is 28.3:1, which is 32% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rancho Santana?
38.3% of students at Rancho Santana are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho Santana?
The largest demographic group at Rancho Santana is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Hollister, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho Santana?
Rancho Santana has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Rancho Santana rank among elementary schools in Hollister?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Santana ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Hollister, 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 Hollister on the city page.
What other schools are in Hollister?
Besides Rancho Santana, Hollister also operates Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students), Ladd Lane Elementary (767 students), and Rancho San Justo (653 students). See the Hollister district page for the complete list.