- Enrollment
- 2,901
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Folsom, CA
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061389011205
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Folsom · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Folsom, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389011205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+157 students YoY
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (+43.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+157 students YoY 061389011205 · Folsom, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 24.5:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Folsom High (2,901 students)
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (+43.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Folsom High
Folsom High
2,901 students
- Cordova High
Cordova High
1,944 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,782 students
- Sutter Middle
Sutter Middle
1,628 students
- Folsom Middle
Folsom Middle
1,508 students
- This school 490
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
490 students
What this shows Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary compares
Sandra J. Gallardo 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 92% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,003
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
Asian 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Folsom-Cordova Unified reports $15,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cordova High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Folsom Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,628
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Folsom
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Theodore Judah Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 25:1 students per teacher
Mangini Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 23:1 students per teacher
Natoma Station Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Russell Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 18:1 students per teacher
Gold Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Folsom Hills Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
How many students attend Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary?
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Folsom, CA. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), up 157.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary?
4.2% of students at Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Folsom, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary?
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Folsom?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Folsom, 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 Folsom on the city page.
What other schools are in Folsom-Cordova Unified?
Besides Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary, Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students), Cordova High (1,944 students), and Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students). See the Folsom-Cordova Unified district page for the complete list.