- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Santa Clarita Elementary shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-33.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 063597006159 · Saugus, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 25.4:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek Academy (983 students)
Santa Clarita Elementary shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-33.1%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Santa Clarita Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Creek Aca
West Creek Academy
983 students
- Mountainview E
Mountainview Elementary
917 students
- Plum Canyon El
Plum Canyon Elementary
876 students
- Bridgeport Ele
Bridgeport Elementary
866 students
- Emblem Academy
Emblem Academy
810 students
- This school 254
Santa Clarita Elementary
254 students
What this shows Santa Clarita Elementary reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Clarita Elementary compares
Santa Clarita Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,043
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
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saugus Union reports $14,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), down 84.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.