- Enrollment
- 2,211
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Apple Valley, CA
Sandia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sandia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001709272
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandia Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandia Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandia Elementary ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Apple Valley, CA.
School address
District: Apple Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060001709272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Sandia Elementary held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 060001709272 · Apple Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
848 enr · 24.2:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Apple Valley High (2,211 students)
Sandia Elementary held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sandia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apple Valley H
Apple Valley High
2,211 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,791 students
- Sitting Bull A
Sitting Bull Academy
1,695 students
- Phoenix Academ
Phoenix Academy
1,213 students
- Vanguard Prepa
Vanguard Preparatory
1,153 students
- This school 848
Sandia Elementary
848 students
What this shows Sandia Elementary reports 848 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandia Elementary compares
Sandia 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
66.2%
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
$12,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 848 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
White 20.3%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Sandia Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Apple Valley Unified reports $12,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sitting Bull Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phoenix Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,695
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Apple Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sitting Bull Academy
Standard public school
1,695 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Academy
Standard public school
1,213 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Vanguard Preparatory
Standard public school
1,153 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
Standard public school
927 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Mariana Academy
Standard public school
781 students 26:1 students per teacher
Rancho Verde Elementary
Standard public school
748 students 24.9:1 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 (~848 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandia Elementary
How many students attend Sandia Elementary?
Sandia Elementary has 848 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Apple Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 874 (2022-23) → 884 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandia Elementary is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandia Elementary?
79.3% of students at Sandia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sandia Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandia Elementary?
Sandia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Sandia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandia Elementary ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Apple Valley Unified?
Besides Sandia Elementary, Apple Valley Unified also operates Apple Valley High (2,211 students), Granite Hills High (1,791 students), and Sitting Bull Academy (1,695 students). See the Apple Valley Unified district page for the complete list.