Enrollment
503
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Folsom, CA
Russell Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Russell Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061389011989
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Ranch Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Folsom · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell Ranch Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Ranch Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Folsom, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389011989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell Ranch Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell Ranch Elementary
Russell Ranch Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Folsom, California, enrolling 503 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.8% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the California average.
With 503 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 687 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (40%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Folsom's elementary schools, it stands alongside Theodore Judah Elementary (600 students): Russell Ranch Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 25:1).
Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students) and Cordova High (1,944 students) alongside Russell Ranch 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 Russell Ranch Elementary compares
Russell Ranch 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 90% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,871
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
Asian 40.0%
White 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Russell Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Folsom-Cordova Unified, which includes Russell Ranch Elementary.
$13,871
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 49.9%
Federal 11.7%
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 Russell Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cordova High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Folsom Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,901
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,628
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Folsom
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Theodore Judah Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 25:1 students per teacher
Mangini Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 23:1 students per teacher
Natoma Station Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Gold Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Folsom Hills Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 24.5:1 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 (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Russell Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Russell Ranch Elementary?
Russell Ranch Elementary has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Folsom, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Ranch Elementary is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Russell Ranch Elementary?
5.8% of students at Russell Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Russell Ranch Elementary is Asian at 40.0% of enrollment, in Folsom, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Ranch Elementary?
Russell Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Russell Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Folsom?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Ranch Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Folsom, 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 Folsom on the city page.
Is Russell Ranch Elementary a good school?
Russell Ranch Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Folsom-Cordova Unified?
Besides Russell Ranch Elementary, Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students), Cordova High (1,944 students), and Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students). See the Folsom-Cordova Unified district page for the complete list.
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