- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Solana Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Solana Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063699013801
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solana Ranch Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #55 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 3.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Solana Ranch Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solana Ranch Elementary ranks #55 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Solana Beach Elementary · California
NCES ID 063699013801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Solana Ranch Elementary held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 063699013801 · San Diego, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 19.3:1 · 3.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline Elementary (410 students)
Solana Ranch Elementary held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Solana Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Solana Ranch Elementary
482 students
- Skyline Elemen
Skyline Elementary
410 students
- Solana Highlan
Solana Highlands Elementary
384 students
- Solana Pacific
Solana Pacific Elementary
375 students
- Solana Santa F
Solana Santa Fe Elementary
334 students
- Carmel Creek E
Carmel Creek Elementary
317 students
What this shows Solana Ranch Elementary reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Solana Ranch Elementary compares
Solana Ranch 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.3% | ▼ 94% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,324
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 47.3%
White 29.7%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Solana Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Solana Beach Elementary reports $22,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Solana Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solana Highlands Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solana Pacific Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solana Santa Fe Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmel Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solana Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in San Diego
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Design 39 Campus
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Nestor Language Academy Charter
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1,079 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Hills
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1,020 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Language Academy
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Del Sur Elementary
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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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Solana Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Solana Ranch Elementary?
Solana Ranch Elementary has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solana Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Solana Ranch Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Solana Ranch Elementary?
3.3% of students at Solana Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solana Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Solana Ranch Elementary is Asian at 47.3% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solana Ranch Elementary?
Solana Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Solana Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Solana Ranch Elementary ranks #55 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in Solana Beach Elementary?
Besides Solana Ranch Elementary, Solana Beach Elementary also operates Skyline Elementary (410 students), Solana Highlands Elementary (384 students), and Solana Pacific Elementary (375 students). See the Solana Beach Elementary district page for the complete list.