- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salida, CA
Salida Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Salida Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063390010694
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salida Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Salida · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Salida Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salida Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Salida, CA.
School address
District: Salida Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063390010694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Salida Elementary grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 063390010694 · Salida, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 21:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Salida Middle School - Vella Campus (673 students)
Salida Elementary grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Salida Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salida Middle
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
673 students
- Dena Boer
Dena Boer
444 students
- Mildred Perkin
Mildred Perkins Elementary
362 students
- Sisk Elementar
Sisk Elementary
286 students
- This school
Salida Elementary
273 students
What this shows Salida Elementary reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salida Elementary compares
Salida 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$17,806
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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.9%
White 10.3%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Salida Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Salida Union Elementary reports $17,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salida Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salida Middle School - Vella Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dena Boer | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mildred Perkins Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sisk Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salida Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Salida
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salida Elementary
How many students attend Salida Elementary?
Salida Elementary has 273 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salida, CA. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salida Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Salida Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Salida Elementary?
76.0% of students at Salida Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salida Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Salida Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Salida, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salida Elementary?
Salida Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Salida Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salida?
By Resource Investment Index, Salida Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Salida, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Salida Union Elementary?
Besides Salida Elementary, Salida Union Elementary also operates Salida Middle School - Vella Campus (673 students), Dena Boer (444 students), and Mildred Perkins Elementary (362 students). See the Salida Union Elementary district page for the complete list.