- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saugus, CA
Rosedell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rosedell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063597006158
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosedell Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Saugus · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.5:1
- large classes for California
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosedell Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosedell Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Saugus, CA.
School address
District: Saugus Union · California
NCES ID 063597006158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Rosedell Elementary held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 063597006158 · Saugus, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 27.5:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek Academy (983 students)
Rosedell Elementary held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rosedell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Creek Aca
West Creek Academy
983 students
- Mountainview E
Mountainview Elementary
917 students
- Plum Canyon El
Plum Canyon Elementary
876 students
- Bridgeport Ele
Bridgeport Elementary
866 students
- Emblem Academy
Emblem Academy
810 students
- This school
Rosedell Elementary
660 students
What this shows Rosedell Elementary reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosedell Elementary compares
Rosedell 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 | 27.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$14,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
White 39.1%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 6.1%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Rosedell Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saugus Union reports $14,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosedell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountainview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plum Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emblem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosedell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Saugus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mountainview Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Plum Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
876 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Emblem Academy
Standard public school
810 students 27:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
666 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
James Foster Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Santa Clarita Elementary
Standard public school
254 students 25.4:1 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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosedell Elementary
How many students attend Rosedell Elementary?
Rosedell Elementary has 660 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saugus, CA. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosedell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosedell Elementary is 27.5:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rosedell Elementary?
28.8% of students at Rosedell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosedell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rosedell Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment, in Saugus, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosedell Elementary?
Rosedell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Rosedell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saugus?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosedell Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Saugus, 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 Saugus on the city page.
What other schools are in Saugus Union?
Besides Rosedell Elementary, Saugus Union also operates West Creek Academy (983 students), Mountainview Elementary (917 students), and Plum Canyon Elementary (876 students). See the Saugus Union district page for the complete list.