- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ceres, CA
Samuel Vaughn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Samuel Vaughn 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 060813004126
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel Vaughn Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Ceres · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel Vaughn Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Vaughn Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Ceres, CA.
School address
District: Ceres Unified · California
NCES ID 060813004126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Samuel Vaughn Elementary held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 060813004126 · Ceres, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 24.8:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Valley High (2,317 students)
Samuel Vaughn Elementary held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Samuel Vaughn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Valley
Central Valley High
2,317 students
- Ceres High
Ceres High
1,660 students
- Cesar Chavez J 685
Cesar Chavez Junior High
685 students
- Lucas Elementa 668
Lucas Elementary
668 students
- Caswell Elemen 653
Caswell Elementary
653 students
- This school 570
Samuel Vaughn Elementary
570 students
What this shows Samuel Vaughn Elementary reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel Vaughn Elementary compares
Samuel Vaughn 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$18,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 73.2%
Asian 12.8%
White 10.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Samuel Vaughn Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ceres Unified reports $18,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samuel Vaughn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ceres High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lucas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caswell Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel Vaughn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Ceres
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lucas Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Caswell Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Sinclear Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Walter White Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 25:1 students per teacher
Carroll Fowler Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
La Rosa Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 21.5:1 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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Vaughn Elementary
How many students attend Samuel Vaughn Elementary?
Samuel Vaughn Elementary has 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ceres, CA. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Vaughn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel Vaughn Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Samuel Vaughn Elementary?
71.6% of students at Samuel Vaughn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel Vaughn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Samuel Vaughn Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment, in Ceres, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel Vaughn Elementary?
Samuel Vaughn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Samuel Vaughn Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ceres?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Vaughn Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Ceres, 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 Ceres on the city page.
What other schools are in Ceres Unified?
Besides Samuel Vaughn Elementary, Ceres Unified also operates Central Valley High (2,317 students), Ceres High (1,660 students), and Cesar Chavez Junior High (685 students). See the Ceres Unified district page for the complete list.