Enrollment
334
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Andreas, CA
San Andreas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Andreas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060687000630
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Andreas Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in San Andreas · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
San Andreas Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Andreas Elementary ranks #8 of 8 public schools in San Andreas, CA.
School address
District: Calaveras Unified · California
NCES ID 060687000630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Andreas Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Andreas Elementary
San Andreas Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in San Andreas, California, enrolling 334 students.
At 22.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,436 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,272, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Calaveras Unified also operates Calaveras High (703 students) and Toyon Middle (522 students) alongside San Andreas 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 San Andreas Elementary compares
San Andreas 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$13,487
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
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, San Andreas Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calaveras Unified, which includes San Andreas Elementary.
$13,487
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.9%
State 25.2%
Federal 15.9%
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 San Andreas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toyon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jenny Lind Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Springs Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mokelumne Hill Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Andreas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about San Andreas Elementary
How many students attend San Andreas Elementary?
San Andreas Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Andreas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Andreas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Andreas Elementary is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Andreas Elementary?
69.4% of students at San Andreas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Andreas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Andreas Elementary is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in San Andreas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Andreas Elementary?
San Andreas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 San Andreas Elementary rank among public schools in San Andreas?
By Resource Investment Index, San Andreas Elementary ranks #8 of 8 public schools in San Andreas, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in San Andreas on the city page.
Is San Andreas Elementary a good school?
San Andreas Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Calaveras Unified?
Besides San Andreas Elementary, Calaveras Unified also operates Calaveras High (703 students), Toyon Middle (522 students), and Jenny Lind Elementary (475 students). See the Calaveras Unified district page for the complete list.
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