- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rancho Cordova, CA
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061233014066
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Rancho Cordova · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Rancho Cordova, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233014066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary held near 848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061233014066 · Rancho Cordova, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 25.5:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary held near 848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove High
2,536 students
- Sheldon High
Sheldon High
2,368 students
- Monterey Trail
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- This school 840
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary
840 students
What this shows Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary compares
Robert J. Mcgarvey 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,921
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 29.4%
Asian 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 15.6%
African American 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 29.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.9, Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elk Grove Unified reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Rancho Cordova
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary
Standard public school
1,235 students 30.9:1 students per teacher
Williamson Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Cordova Villa Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Navigator Elementary
Standard public school
431 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Rancho Cordova Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
White Rock Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 22.4:1 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 (~840 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary
How many students attend Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary?
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary has 840 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rancho Cordova, CA. CCD year-over-year: 845 (2022-23) → 848 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary?
18.3% of students at Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary is White at 29.4% of enrollment, in Rancho Cordova, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary?
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rancho Cordova?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Rancho Cordova, 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 Rancho Cordova on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.