- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atascadero, CA
San Gabriel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Gabriel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060330009303
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Gabriel Elementary earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Atascadero · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
San Gabriel Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Gabriel Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Atascadero, CA.
School address
District: Atascadero Unified · California
NCES ID 060330009303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
San Gabriel Elementary held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 060330009303 · Atascadero, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 27.7:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Atascadero High (1,157 students)
San Gabriel Elementary held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Gabriel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atascadero Hig
Atascadero High
1,157 students
- Atascadero Mid
Atascadero Middle
845 students
- San Benito Ele 403
San Benito Elementary
403 students
- Monterey Road 382
Monterey Road Elementary
382 students
- Santa Rosa Roa 377
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
377 students
- This school 360
San Gabriel Elementary
360 students
What this shows San Gabriel Elementary reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Gabriel Elementary compares
San Gabriel 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$14,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, San Gabriel Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Atascadero Unified reports $14,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Gabriel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atascadero High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atascadero Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Benito Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Road Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Gabriel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Atascadero
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
San Benito Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Monterey Road Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
Standard public school
377 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
238 students 29.8:1 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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Gabriel Elementary
How many students attend San Gabriel Elementary?
San Gabriel Elementary has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atascadero, CA. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Gabriel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Gabriel Elementary is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Gabriel Elementary?
31.3% of students at San Gabriel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Gabriel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Gabriel Elementary is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Atascadero, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Gabriel Elementary?
San Gabriel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Gabriel Elementary rank among elementary schools in Atascadero?
By Resource Investment Index, San Gabriel Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Atascadero, 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 Atascadero on the city page.
What other schools are in Atascadero Unified?
Besides San Gabriel Elementary, Atascadero Unified also operates Atascadero High (1,157 students), Atascadero Middle (845 students), and San Benito Elementary (403 students). See the Atascadero Unified district page for the complete list.