- Enrollment
- 1,546
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Soledad, CA
Rose Ferrero Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rose Ferrero Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063705008746
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rose Ferrero Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Soledad · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rose Ferrero Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rose Ferrero Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Soledad, CA.
School address
District: Soledad Unified · California
NCES ID 063705008746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Rose Ferrero Elementary grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 063705008746 · Soledad, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 26.5:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Soledad High (1,546 students)
Rose Ferrero Elementary grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rose Ferrero Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Soledad High
Soledad High
1,546 students
- Main Street Mi
Main Street Middle
754 students
- This school 530
Rose Ferrero Elementary
530 students
- San Vicente El 501
San Vicente Elementary
501 students
- Frank Ledesma 464
Frank Ledesma Elementary
464 students
- Gabilan Elemen 456
Gabilan Elementary
456 students
What this shows Rose Ferrero Elementary reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rose Ferrero Elementary compares
Rose Ferrero Elementary is a growing 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$17,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.9%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Rose Ferrero Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Soledad Unified reports $17,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rose Ferrero Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soledad High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Main Street Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Vicente Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Ledesma Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gabilan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rose Ferrero Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Soledad
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
San Vicente Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Frank Ledesma Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Gabilan Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Jack Franscioni Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Mission Elementary
Standard public school
130 students 16.3:1 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rose Ferrero Elementary
How many students attend Rose Ferrero Elementary?
Rose Ferrero Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Soledad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose Ferrero Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose Ferrero Elementary is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rose Ferrero Elementary?
74.0% of students at Rose Ferrero Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rose Ferrero Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rose Ferrero Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment, in Soledad, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rose Ferrero Elementary?
Rose Ferrero Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Rose Ferrero Elementary rank among elementary schools in Soledad?
By Resource Investment Index, Rose Ferrero Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Soledad, 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 Soledad on the city page.
What other schools are in Soledad Unified?
Besides Rose Ferrero Elementary, Soledad Unified also operates Soledad High (1,546 students), Main Street Middle (754 students), and San Vicente Elementary (501 students). See the Soledad Unified district page for the complete list.