- Enrollment
- 2,168
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Sacramento, CA
Southport Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southport Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064158007936
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southport Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in West Sacramento · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southport Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southport Elementary ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in West Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Washington Unified · California
NCES ID 064158007936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Southport Elementary held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 064158007936 · West Sacramento, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 24.5:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: River City High (2,168 students)
Southport Elementary held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Southport Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River City Hig
River City High
2,168 students
- Bridgeway Isla
Bridgeway Island Elementary
1,062 students
- Stonegate Elem
Stonegate Elementary
928 students
- This school 785
Southport Elementary
785 students
- Riverbank Elem 599
Riverbank Elementary
599 students
- Elkhorn Villag 557
Elkhorn Village Elementary
557 students
What this shows Southport Elementary reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southport Elementary compares
Southport 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$15,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
8
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
White 31.7%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Southport Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Washington Unified reports $15,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southport Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River City High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridgeway Island Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stonegate Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverbank Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Village Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southport Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in West Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bridgeway Island Elementary
Standard public school
1,062 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Stonegate Elementary
Standard public school
928 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Riverbank Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Elkhorn Village Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Westmore Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Westfield Village Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southport Elementary
How many students attend Southport Elementary?
Southport Elementary has 785 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southport Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southport Elementary?
44.9% of students at Southport Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southport Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southport Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment, in West Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southport Elementary?
Southport Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southport Elementary rank among elementary schools in West Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Southport Elementary ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in West Sacramento, 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 West Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Unified?
Besides Southport Elementary, Washington Unified also operates River City High (2,168 students), Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students), and Stonegate Elementary (928 students). See the Washington Unified district page for the complete list.