- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mountain House, CA
Sebastian Questa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sebastian Questa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060141012551
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sebastian Questa Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Mountain House · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sebastian Questa Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sebastian Questa Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Mountain House, CA.
School address
District: Lammersville Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060141012551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Sebastian Questa Elementary shrank from 910 students in 2022-23 to 858 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 060141012551 · Mountain House, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
822 enr · 21.1:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain House High (2,428 students)
Sebastian Questa Elementary shrank from 910 students in 2022-23 to 858 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sebastian Questa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain House
Mountain House High
2,428 students
- Hansen Element 930
Hansen Elementary
930 students
- Julius Cordes 877
Julius Cordes Elementary
877 students
- This school 822
Sebastian Questa Elementary
822 students
- Bethany Elemen 768
Bethany Elementary
768 students
- Wicklund Eleme 689
Wicklund Elementary
689 students
What this shows Sebastian Questa Elementary reports 822 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sebastian Questa Elementary compares
Sebastian Questa Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 83% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 822 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
822
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$11,535
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
White 9.9%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Sebastian Questa Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lammersville Joint Unified reports $11,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sebastian Questa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain House High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hansen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julius Cordes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethany Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wicklund Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sebastian Questa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Mountain House
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hansen Elementary
Standard public school
930 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Julius Cordes Elementary
Standard public school
877 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Bethany Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Wicklund Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Altamont Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 21.2:1 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 (~822 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sebastian Questa Elementary
How many students attend Sebastian Questa Elementary?
Sebastian Questa Elementary has 822 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mountain House, CA. CCD year-over-year: 910 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sebastian Questa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sebastian Questa Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Sebastian Questa Elementary?
9.5% of students at Sebastian Questa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sebastian Questa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sebastian Questa Elementary is Asian at 64.8% of enrollment, in Mountain House, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sebastian Questa Elementary?
Sebastian Questa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Sebastian Questa Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mountain House?
By Resource Investment Index, Sebastian Questa Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Mountain House, 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 Mountain House on the city page.
What other schools are in Lammersville Joint Unified?
Besides Sebastian Questa Elementary, Lammersville Joint Unified also operates Mountain House High (2,428 students), Hansen Elementary (930 students), and Julius Cordes Elementary (877 students). See the Lammersville Joint Unified district page for the complete list.