Enrollment
134
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ojai, CA
San Antonio Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Antonio Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062827004380
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Antonio Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Ojai · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
San Antonio Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Antonio Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Ojai, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Antonio Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Antonio Elementary
San Antonio Elementary is a small elementary school in Ojai, California, enrolling 134 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 below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 134 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 212 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #116.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Ojai's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mira Monte Elementary (523 students): San Antonio Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.3:1 vs 43.6:1).
Ojai Unified also operates Nordhoff High (576 students) and Mira Monte Elementary (523 students) alongside San Antonio 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 Antonio Elementary compares
San Antonio 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 | 35.1% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 87% | - | - |
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.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
13.4%
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
$15,229
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ojai Unified, which includes San Antonio Elementary.
$15,229
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 27.7%
Federal 12.5%
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 Antonio Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordhoff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Monte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topa Topa Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matilija Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Antonio Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 36.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Ojai
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about San Antonio Elementary
How many students attend San Antonio Elementary?
San Antonio Elementary has 134 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ojai, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Antonio Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Antonio 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 Antonio Elementary?
35.1% of students at San Antonio Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Antonio Elementary?
San Antonio Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Antonio Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ojai?
By Resource Investment Index, San Antonio Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Ojai, 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 Ojai on the city page.
Is San Antonio Elementary a good school?
San Antonio Elementary earns 33/100 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 Ojai Unified?
Besides San Antonio Elementary, Ojai Unified also operates Nordhoff High (576 students), Mira Monte Elementary (523 students), and Topa Topa Elementary (347 students). See the Ojai Unified district page for the complete list.
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