Enrollment
443
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Soleado Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Soleado Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062970004623
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soleado Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Soleado Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soleado Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
School address
District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062970004623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Soleado Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Soleado Elementary
Soleado Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, enrolling 443 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.7:1 is larger than about 92% of California schools and 29% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.7% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the California average.
With 443 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 833 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (49%) and White (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Rancho Palos Verdes's elementary schools, it stands alongside Silver Spur Elementary (540 students): Soleado Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.7:1 vs 25.7:1).
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students) and Palos Verdes High (1,484 students) alongside Soleado 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 Soleado Elementary compares
Soleado 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,775
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Asian 48.8%
White 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 15.1%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Soleado Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, which includes Soleado Elementary.
$14,775
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.2%
State 39.0%
Federal 5.7%
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 Soleado Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miraleste Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soleado Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,484
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silver Spur Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Mira Catalina Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Vista Grande Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Point Vicente Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Crestwood Street Steam Magnet
Standard public school
289 students 22.2:1 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 (~443 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Soleado Elementary
How many students attend Soleado Elementary?
Soleado Elementary has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soleado Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Soleado Elementary is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Soleado Elementary?
10.7% of students at Soleado Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soleado Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Soleado Elementary is Asian at 48.8% of enrollment, in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soleado Elementary?
Soleado Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Soleado Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes?
By Resource Investment Index, Soleado Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes on the city page.
Is Soleado Elementary a good school?
Soleado Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified?
Besides Soleado Elementary, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students), Palos Verdes High (1,484 students), and Ridgecrest Intermediate (881 students). See the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.
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