- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Solana Santa Fe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Solana Santa Fe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063699002691
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solana Santa Fe Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rancho Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Solana Santa Fe Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solana Santa Fe Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA.
School address
District: Solana Beach Elementary · California
NCES ID 063699002691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Solana Santa Fe Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 063699002691 · Rancho Santa Fe, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 20.9:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Solana Ranch Elementary (482 students)
Solana Santa Fe Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Solana Santa Fe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Solana Ranch E
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
- This school
Solana Santa Fe Elementary
334 students
- Carmel Creek E
Carmel Creek Elementary
317 students
What this shows Solana Santa Fe Elementary reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Solana Santa Fe Elementary compares
Solana Santa Fe 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Asian 25.1%
Two or More 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Solana Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solana Ranch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solana Highlands Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Solana Pacific Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmel Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solana Santa Fe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Rancho Santa Fe
1 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Solana Santa Fe Elementary
How many students attend Solana Santa Fe Elementary?
Solana Santa Fe Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solana Santa Fe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Solana Santa Fe Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Santa Fe Elementary?
8.0% of students at Solana Santa Fe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solana Santa Fe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Solana Santa Fe Elementary is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solana Santa Fe Elementary?
Solana Santa Fe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Santa Fe Elementary rank among public schools in Rancho Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Solana Santa Fe Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rancho Santa Fe, 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 Solana Beach Elementary?
Besides Solana Santa Fe Elementary, Solana Beach Elementary also operates Solana Ranch Elementary (482 students), Skyline Elementary (410 students), and Solana Highlands Elementary (384 students). See the Solana Beach Elementary district page for the complete list.