Enrollment
678
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rancho Santana compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rancho Santana
Rancho Santana is a mid-sized elementary school in Hollister, California, enrolling 678 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.3:1 is larger than about 93% of California schools and 32% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 678 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,338 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #999, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (15%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hollister's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students): Rancho Santana is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.3:1 vs 22:1).
Hollister also operates Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students) and Ladd Lane Elementary (767 students) alongside Rancho Santana.
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 Rancho Santana compares
Rancho Santana on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hollister, which includes Rancho Santana.
$14,365
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 59.8%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~678 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rancho Santana a good school?
Rancho Santana earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of 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 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.
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