- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Porterville, CA
Santa Fe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Santa Fe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006411533
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Fe Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 19
- elementary schools in Porterville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Fe Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe Elementary ranks #9 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, CA.
School address
District: Porterville Unified · California
NCES ID 060006411533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Santa Fe Elementary held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060006411533 · Porterville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 23.1:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Porterville High (2,125 students)
Santa Fe Elementary held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Santa Fe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Porterville Hi
Porterville High
2,125 students
- Monache High
Monache High
1,855 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,206 students
- This school 809
Santa Fe Elementary
809 students
- Pioneer Middle 754
Pioneer Middle
754 students
- Westfield Elem 661
Westfield Elementary
661 students
What this shows Santa Fe Elementary reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Fe Elementary compares
Santa Fe 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$18,988
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.3%
White 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Santa Fe Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Porterville Unified reports $18,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Fe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monache High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Fe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Porterville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Westfield Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Olive Street Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 26:1 students per teacher
Vandalia Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
John J. Doyle Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Alta Vista Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
William R. Buckley Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 23.8:1 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 (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Fe Elementary
How many students attend Santa Fe Elementary?
Santa Fe Elementary has 809 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Porterville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Fe Elementary?
77.4% of students at Santa Fe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Fe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Santa Fe Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment, in Porterville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Fe Elementary?
Santa Fe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Fe Elementary rank among elementary schools in Porterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe Elementary ranks #9 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, 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 Porterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Porterville Unified?
Besides Santa Fe Elementary, Porterville Unified also operates Porterville High (2,125 students), Monache High (1,855 students), and Granite Hills High (1,206 students). See the Porterville Unified district page for the complete list.