Enrollment
840
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rancho Cordova, California, enrolling 840 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.3% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the California average.
Enrollment of 840 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,000 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #297.
Its student body is led by White (29%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Rancho Cordova's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sunrise Elementary (1,235 students): Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.5:1 vs 30.9:1).
Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students) and Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students) alongside Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary.
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 Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary compares
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,134
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 + 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Grove Unified, which includes Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary.
$14,134
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 65.7%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~840 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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