Enrollment
514
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Cayetano Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Cayetano Elementary
San Cayetano Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Fillmore, California, enrolling 514 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 514 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,972 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,608, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 514 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fillmore's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rio Vista Elementary (553 students): San Cayetano Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.3:1 vs 24:1).
Fillmore Unified also operates Fillmore Senior High (1,007 students) and Fillmore Middle (813 students) alongside San Cayetano 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 Cayetano Elementary compares
San Cayetano 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,369
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fillmore Unified, which includes San Cayetano Elementary.
$17,369
Per student
+5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 62.6%
Federal 13.9%
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 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
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is San Cayetano Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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