- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sanger, CA
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ronald W. Reagan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063525011999
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Sanger · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald W. Reagan Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Sanger, CA.
School address
District: Sanger Unified · California
NCES ID 063525011999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary shrank from 552 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 063525011999 · Sanger, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 20.5:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanger High (2,426 students)
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary shrank from 552 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanger High
Sanger High
2,426 students
- Washington Aca
Washington Academic Middle
1,539 students
- Sanger West Hi
Sanger West High
1,438 students
- John S. Wash E 838
John S. Wash Elementary
838 students
- Fairmont Eleme 744
Fairmont Elementary
744 students
- This school 472
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
472 students
What this shows Ronald W. Reagan Elementary reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald W. Reagan Elementary compares
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$15,780
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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.0%
Asian 10.0%
White 9.5%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Ronald W. Reagan Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sanger Unified reports $15,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ronald W. Reagan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Academic Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanger West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S. Wash Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald W. Reagan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Sanger
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairmont Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 24:1 students per teacher
Sanger Academy Charter
Standard public school
609 students 21:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Centerville Elementary
Standard public school
409 students 24.1:1 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
How many students attend Ronald W. Reagan Elementary?
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sanger, CA. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald W. Reagan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald W. Reagan Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ronald W. Reagan Elementary?
49.5% of students at Ronald W. Reagan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald W. Reagan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ronald W. Reagan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment, in Sanger, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald W. Reagan Elementary?
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Ronald W. Reagan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald W. Reagan Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Sanger, 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 Sanger on the city page.
What other schools are in Sanger Unified?
Besides Ronald W. Reagan Elementary, Sanger Unified also operates Sanger High (2,426 students), Washington Academic Middle (1,539 students), and Sanger West High (1,438 students). See the Sanger Unified district page for the complete list.