Enrollment
461
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Skyridge Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Skyridge Elementary
Skyridge Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Auburn, California, enrolling 461 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.7:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 43% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,281 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,036, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Auburn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bowman Charter (606 students): Skyridge Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.7:1 vs 21.6:1).
Auburn Union Elementary also operates Auburn Elementary (501 students) and Ev Cain Middle (411 students) alongside Skyridge 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 Skyridge Elementary compares
Skyridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,870
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: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Union Elementary, which includes Skyridge Elementary.
$14,870
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 33.0%
Federal 13.4%
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 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
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
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 (~461 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Skyridge Elementary a good school?
Skyridge Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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