Enrollment
609
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Visalia, CA
Shannon Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shannon Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064116013106
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shannon Ranch Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #9 of 31
- elementary schools in Visalia · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Shannon Ranch Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shannon Ranch Elementary ranks #9 of 31 elementary schools in Visalia, CA.
School address
District: Visalia Unified · California
NCES ID 064116013106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shannon Ranch Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shannon Ranch Elementary
Shannon Ranch Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Visalia, California, enrolling 609 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 609 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,389 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,108, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (21%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Visalia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverway Elementary (857 students): Shannon Ranch Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.4:1 vs 27.6:1).
Visalia Unified also operates Redwood High (2,490 students) and Golden West High (2,059 students) alongside Shannon Ranch 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 Shannon Ranch Elementary compares
Shannon Ranch 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$14,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 64.0%
White 21.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 5.3%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Shannon Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Visalia Unified, which includes Shannon Ranch Elementary.
$14,150
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 69.0%
Federal 12.9%
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 Shannon Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Diamante High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Whitney High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shannon Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,490
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,059
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Visalia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverway Elementary
Standard public school
857 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Annie R. Mitchell
Standard public school
789 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
756 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Manuel F. Hernandez
Standard public school
707 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Four Creeks Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Denton Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 24.9:1 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 (~609 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shannon Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Shannon Ranch Elementary?
Shannon Ranch Elementary has 609 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Visalia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shannon Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shannon Ranch Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shannon Ranch Elementary?
41.2% of students at Shannon Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shannon Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shannon Ranch Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment, in Visalia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shannon Ranch Elementary?
Shannon Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Shannon Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Visalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Shannon Ranch Elementary ranks #9 of 31 elementary schools in Visalia, 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 Visalia on the city page.
Is Shannon Ranch Elementary a good school?
Shannon Ranch Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of 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 Visalia Unified?
Besides Shannon Ranch Elementary, Visalia Unified also operates Redwood High (2,490 students), Golden West High (2,059 students), and El Diamante High (1,890 students). See the Visalia Unified district page for the complete list.
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