- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Altos, CA
Santa Rita Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Santa Rita Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062265002789
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Rita Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Los Altos · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- small classes for California
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Rita Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rita Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Los Altos, CA.
School address
District: Los Altos Elementary · California
NCES ID 062265002789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Santa Rita Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 062265002789 · Los Altos, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 16.3:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ardis G. Egan Junior High (517 students)
Santa Rita Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Santa Rita Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ardis G. Egan
Ardis G. Egan Junior High
517 students
- Covington Elem
Covington Elementary
404 students
- Georgina P. Bl
Georgina P. Blach Junior High
388 students
- Loyola Element
Loyola Elementary
367 students
- Springer Eleme
Springer Elementary
365 students
- This school
Santa Rita Elementary
326 students
What this shows Santa Rita Elementary reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Rita Elementary compares
Santa Rita 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.4%
Asian 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 9.5%
Largest group: White at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Santa Rita Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Los Altos Elementary reports $22,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Rita Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardis G. Egan Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loyola Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springer Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Rita Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Los Altos
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bullis Charter
Standard public school
997 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Montclaire Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 31.6:1 students per teacher
Covington Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Loyola Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Almond Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Oak Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 20.9:1 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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Rita Elementary
How many students attend Santa Rita Elementary?
Santa Rita Elementary has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Altos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Rita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Rita Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 24% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Rita Elementary?
15.6% of students at Santa Rita Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Rita Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Santa Rita Elementary is White at 34.4% of enrollment, in Los Altos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Rita Elementary?
Santa Rita Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Rita Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Altos?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rita Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Altos Elementary?
Besides Santa Rita Elementary, Los Altos Elementary also operates Ardis G. Egan Junior High (517 students), Covington Elementary (404 students), and Georgina P. Blach Junior High (388 students). See the Los Altos Elementary district page for the complete list.