Enrollment
254
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saugus, CA
Santa Clarita Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Santa Clarita Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063597006159
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Clarita Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Saugus · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Clarita Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Clarita Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Saugus, CA.
School address
District: Saugus Union · California
NCES ID 063597006159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santa Clarita Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santa Clarita Elementary
Santa Clarita Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Saugus, California, enrolling 254 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 485 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #143.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Saugus Union spends $12,536 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Saugus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mountainview Elementary (917 students): Santa Clarita Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.4:1 vs 25.5:1).
Saugus Union also operates West Creek Academy (983 students) and Mountainview Elementary (917 students) alongside Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita Elementary compares
Santa Clarita 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$12,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saugus Union, which includes Santa Clarita Elementary.
$12,536
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 46.9%
Federal 6.2%
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 Santa Clarita Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plum Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emblem Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Clarita Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Saugus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mountainview Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Plum Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
876 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Emblem Academy
Standard public school
810 students 27:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
666 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Rosedell Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
James Foster Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Clarita Elementary
How many students attend Santa Clarita Elementary?
Santa Clarita Elementary has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saugus, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Clarita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Clarita Elementary is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Clarita Elementary?
33.5% of students at Santa Clarita Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Clarita Elementary?
Santa Clarita Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Santa Clarita Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saugus?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Clarita Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Saugus, 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 Saugus on the city page.
Is Santa Clarita Elementary a good school?
Santa Clarita Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 Saugus Union?
Besides Santa Clarita Elementary, Saugus Union also operates West Creek Academy (983 students), Mountainview Elementary (917 students), and Plum Canyon Elementary (876 students). See the Saugus Union district page for the complete list.
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