- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fillmore, CA
San Cayetano Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Cayetano Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061380001557
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Cayetano Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Fillmore · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
San Cayetano Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Cayetano Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Fillmore, CA.
School address
District: Fillmore Unified · California
NCES ID 061380001557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
San Cayetano Elementary grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 061380001557 · Fillmore, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 22.3:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Fillmore Senior High (1,007 students)
San Cayetano Elementary grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Cayetano Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fillmore Senio
Fillmore Senior High
1,007 students
- Fillmore Middl
Fillmore Middle
813 students
- Rio Vista Elem
Rio Vista Elementary
553 students
- This school
San Cayetano Elementary
514 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista
430 students
- Piru Elementar 272
Piru Elementary
272 students
What this shows San Cayetano Elementary reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Cayetano Elementary compares
San Cayetano 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 43% | - | - |
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.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
32.3%
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
$19,353
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 92.6%
White 6.0%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, San Cayetano Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fillmore Unified reports $19,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Cayetano Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fillmore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piru Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Cayetano Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Fillmore
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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Cayetano Elementary
How many students attend San Cayetano Elementary?
San Cayetano Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fillmore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Cayetano Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Cayetano 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 Cayetano Elementary?
62.6% of students at San Cayetano Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Cayetano Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Cayetano Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Fillmore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Cayetano Elementary?
San Cayetano Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 San Cayetano Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fillmore?
By Resource Investment Index, San Cayetano Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Fillmore, 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 Fillmore on the city page.
What other schools are in Fillmore Unified?
Besides San Cayetano Elementary, Fillmore Unified also operates Fillmore Senior High (1,007 students), Fillmore Middle (813 students), and Rio Vista Elementary (553 students). See the Fillmore Unified district page for the complete list.