- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn, CA
Skyridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Skyridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060348009709
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyridge Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.7:1
- large classes for California
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyridge Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, CA.
School address
District: Auburn Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060348009709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Skyridge Elementary grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+25.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+86 students YoY 060348009709 · Auburn, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 30.7:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Elementary (501 students)
Skyridge Elementary grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+25.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Skyridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary
501 students
- This school
Skyridge Elementary
461 students
- Ev Cain Middle
Ev Cain Middle
411 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary
282 students
- Alta Vista Com 110
Alta Vista Community Charter
110 students
What this shows Skyridge Elementary reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyridge Elementary compares
Skyridge Elementary is a growing 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 | 30.7:1 | ▲ 43% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.7:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$16,435
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Skyridge Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Auburn Union Elementary reports $16,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ev Cain Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta Vista Community Charter | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Auburn
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bowman Charter
Standard public school
606 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Auburn Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 38.5:1 students per teacher
Rock Creek Elementary
Standard public school
282 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Alta Vista Community Charter
Standard public school
110 students 22:1 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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyridge Elementary
How many students attend Skyridge Elementary?
Skyridge Elementary has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn, CA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), up 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyridge Elementary is 30.7:1, which is 43% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyridge Elementary?
37.0% of students at Skyridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Skyridge Elementary is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Auburn, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyridge Elementary?
Skyridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Skyridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyridge Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn Union Elementary?
Besides Skyridge Elementary, Auburn Union Elementary also operates Auburn Elementary (501 students), Ev Cain Middle (411 students), and Rock Creek Elementary (282 students). See the Auburn Union Elementary district page for the complete list.