- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chula Vista, CA
Salt Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Salt Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060861011126
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salt Creek Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #2 of 42
- elementary schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Salt Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salt Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Chula Vista Elementary · California
NCES ID 060861011126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Salt Creek Elementary held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 060861011126 · Chula Vista, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 23.9:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students)
Salt Creek Elementary held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Salt Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wolf Canyon El
Wolf Canyon Elementary
954 students
- Camarena (Enri
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
889 students
- Hedenkamp (Ann
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
855 students
- This school
Salt Creek Elementary
835 students
- Veterans Eleme
Veterans Elementary
832 students
- Muraoka (Sabur
Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary
832 students
What this shows Salt Creek Elementary reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salt Creek Elementary compares
Salt Creek 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,904
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
Asian 14.7%
Two or More 14.3%
White 12.5%
African American 5.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Salt Creek Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chula Vista Elementary reports $15,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salt Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salt Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Standard public school
1,095 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
954 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Discovery Charter
Standard public school
945 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Vista Charter
Standard public school
911 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 21.9:1 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 (~835 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salt Creek Elementary
How many students attend Salt Creek Elementary?
Salt Creek Elementary has 835 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salt Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Salt Creek Elementary is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salt Creek Elementary?
19.4% of students at Salt Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salt Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Salt Creek Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salt Creek Elementary?
Salt Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Salt Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Salt Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Chula Vista Elementary?
Besides Salt Creek Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary also operates Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students), Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary (889 students), and Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary (855 students). See the Chula Vista Elementary district page for the complete list.