Enrollment
297
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saratoga, CA
Saratoga Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Saratoga Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063591006151
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saratoga Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Saratoga · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Saratoga Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saratoga Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Saratoga, CA.
School address
District: Saratoga Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063591006151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saratoga Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saratoga Elementary
Saratoga Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Saratoga, California, enrolling 297 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.4% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the California average.
Enrollment of 297 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 224 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #96.
Its student body is led by Asian (36%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Saratoga Union Elementary spends $22,720 per pupil, 38% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Saratoga's elementary schools, it stands alongside Marshall Lane Elementary (427 students): Saratoga Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.8:1 vs 25.1:1).
Saratoga Union Elementary also operates Redwood Middle (709 students) and Argonaut Elementary (367 students) alongside Saratoga Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Saratoga Elementary compares
Saratoga Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 94% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,720
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 36.0%
White 32.3%
Two or More 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Saratoga Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saratoga Union Elementary, which includes Saratoga Elementary.
$22,720
Per student
+38%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 87.7%
State 8.4%
Federal 3.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Saratoga Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Argonaut Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saratoga Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Saratoga
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Marshall Lane Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Hills Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Argonaut Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Standard public school
358 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Foothill Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Saratoga Elementary
How many students attend Saratoga Elementary?
Saratoga Elementary has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saratoga, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saratoga Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saratoga Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saratoga Elementary?
3.4% of students at Saratoga Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saratoga Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Saratoga Elementary is Asian at 36.0% of enrollment, in Saratoga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saratoga Elementary?
Saratoga Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Saratoga Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saratoga?
By Resource Investment Index, Saratoga Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Saratoga, 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 Saratoga on the city page.
Is Saratoga Elementary a good school?
Saratoga Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Saratoga Union Elementary?
Besides Saratoga Elementary, Saratoga Union Elementary also operates Redwood Middle (709 students), Argonaut Elementary (367 students), and Foothill Elementary (278 students). See the Saratoga Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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