- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santee, CA
Rio Seco Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rio Seco Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063588006144
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Seco Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Santee · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Seco Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Seco Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Santee, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Rio Seco Elementary held near 920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 063588006144 · Santee, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
913 enr · 23.4:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Cajon Park Elementary (830 students)
Rio Seco Elementary held near 920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rio Seco Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rio Seco Elementary
913 students
- Cajon Park Ele
Cajon Park Elementary
830 students
- Carlton Oaks E
Carlton Oaks Elementary
823 students
- Hill Creek Ele
Hill Creek Elementary
695 students
- Pepper Drive E
Pepper Drive Elementary
661 students
- Chet F. Harrit
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
606 students
What this shows Rio Seco Elementary reports 913 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Seco Elementary compares
Rio Seco 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 913 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
913
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$14,532
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 913 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 8.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Rio Seco Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santee reports $14,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rio Seco Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carlton Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pepper Drive Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chet F. Harritt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Seco Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Santee
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cajon Park Elementary
Standard public school
830 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Carlton Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Hill Creek Elementary
Standard public school
695 students 24:1 students per teacher
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Carlton Hills Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue
Standard public school
548 students 24.9:1 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 (~913 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Seco Elementary
How many students attend Rio Seco Elementary?
Rio Seco Elementary has 913 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 933 (2022-23) → 920 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Seco Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Seco Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rio Seco Elementary?
28.5% of students at Rio Seco Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Seco Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rio Seco Elementary is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Santee, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Seco Elementary?
Rio Seco Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Rio Seco Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santee?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Seco Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Santee, 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 Santee on the city page.
What other schools are in Santee?
Besides Rio Seco Elementary, Santee also operates Cajon Park Elementary (830 students), Carlton Oaks Elementary (823 students), and Hill Creek Elementary (695 students). See the Santee district page for the complete list.