- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Ynez, CA
Santa Ynez Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Santa Ynez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060933000942
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Ynez Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Santa Ynez · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for California
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Ynez Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Ynez Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Santa Ynez, CA.
School address
District: College Elementary · California
NCES ID 060933000942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Santa Ynez Elementary held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 060933000942 · Santa Ynez, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 14.7:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: College Elementary (28 students)
Santa Ynez Elementary held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Santa Ynez Elementary compares
Santa Ynez 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$20,886
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
White 36.7%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Santa Ynez Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for College Elementary reports $20,886 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Ynez Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Ynez Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Santa Ynez
2 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 (~147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Ynez Elementary
How many students attend Santa Ynez Elementary?
Santa Ynez Elementary has 147 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Ynez, CA. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Ynez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Ynez Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 32% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% lower 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 Ynez Elementary?
47.7% of students at Santa Ynez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Ynez Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Santa Ynez Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Santa Ynez, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Ynez Elementary?
Santa Ynez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Ynez Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Ynez?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Ynez Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Santa Ynez, 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 Santa Ynez on the city page.
What other schools are in College Elementary?
Besides Santa Ynez Elementary, College Elementary also operates College Elementary (28 students). See the College Elementary district page for the complete list.