- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · King City, CA
Santa Lucia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Santa Lucia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061968002362
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Lucia Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in King City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Lucia Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Lucia Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in King City, CA.
School address
District: King City Union · California
NCES ID 061968002362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Santa Lucia Elementary grew from 599 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 061968002362 · King City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 25.5:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Chalone Peaks Middle (854 students)
Santa Lucia Elementary grew from 599 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Santa Lucia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chalone Peaks
Chalone Peaks Middle
854 students
- Del Rey Elemen
Del Rey Elementary
639 students
- This school
Santa Lucia Elementary
637 students
- King City Arts
King City Arts Magnet
424 students
What this shows Santa Lucia Elementary reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Lucia Elementary compares
Santa Lucia 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% 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
34.1%
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
$16,155
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
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.4%
White 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Santa Lucia Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for King City Union reports $16,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Lucia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalone Peaks Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Rey Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King City Arts Magnet | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Lucia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in King City
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Lucia Elementary
How many students attend Santa Lucia Elementary?
Santa Lucia Elementary has 637 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in King City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Lucia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Lucia Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% 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 Lucia Elementary?
86.3% of students at Santa Lucia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Lucia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Santa Lucia Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment, in King City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Lucia Elementary?
Santa Lucia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Lucia Elementary rank among elementary schools in King City?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Lucia Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in King City, 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 King City on the city page.
What other schools are in King City Union?
Besides Santa Lucia Elementary, King City Union also operates Chalone Peaks Middle (854 students), Del Rey Elementary (639 students), and King City Arts Magnet (424 students). See the King City Union district page for the complete list.