Enrollment
334
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Solana Santa Fe Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Solana Santa Fe Elementary
Solana Santa Fe Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rancho Santa Fe, California, enrolling 334 students.
At 20.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.0% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the California average.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 402 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Solana Beach Elementary spends $21,403 per pupil, 30% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Rancho Santa Fe's elementary schools, it stands alongside R. Roger Rowe Elementary (316 students): Solana Santa Fe Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 13.7:1).
Solana Beach Elementary also operates Solana Ranch Elementary (482 students) and Skyline Elementary (410 students) alongside Solana Santa Fe 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 Solana Santa Fe Elementary compares
Solana Santa Fe 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,403
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Solana Beach Elementary, which includes Solana Santa Fe Elementary.
$21,403
Per student
+30%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.0%
State 11.7%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Rancho Santa Fe on the city page.
Is Solana Santa Fe Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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