- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salida, CA
Sisk Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sisk Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063390009432
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sisk Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Salida · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sisk Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sisk Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Salida, CA.
School address
District: Salida Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063390009432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sisk Elementary held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 063390009432 · Salida, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 22:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Salida Middle School - Vella Campus (673 students)
Sisk Elementary held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sisk Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salida Middle
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
673 students
- Dena Boer
Dena Boer
444 students
- Mildred Perkin
Mildred Perkins Elementary
362 students
- This school
Sisk Elementary
286 students
- Salida Element
Salida Elementary
273 students
What this shows Sisk Elementary reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sisk Elementary compares
Sisk 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$17,806
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.0%
White 17.5%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Sisk Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Salida Union Elementary reports $17,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sisk Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salida Middle School - Vella Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dena Boer | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mildred Perkins Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salida Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sisk Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Salida
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sisk Elementary
How many students attend Sisk Elementary?
Sisk Elementary has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salida, CA. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sisk Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sisk Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sisk Elementary?
49.7% of students at Sisk Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sisk Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sisk Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment, in Salida, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sisk Elementary?
Sisk Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sisk Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salida?
By Resource Investment Index, Sisk Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Salida, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Salida Union Elementary?
Besides Sisk Elementary, Salida Union Elementary also operates Salida Middle School - Vella Campus (673 students), Dena Boer (444 students), and Mildred Perkins Elementary (362 students). See the Salida Union Elementary district page for the complete list.