Enrollment
785
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southport Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southport Elementary
Southport Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in West Sacramento, California, enrolling 785 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 785 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,144 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #932, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among West Sacramento's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students): Southport Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.5:1 vs 24.1:1).
Washington Unified also operates River City High (2,168 students) and Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students) alongside Southport 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 Southport Elementary compares
Southport 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,494
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Unified, which includes Southport Elementary.
$14,494
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 56.7%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 2,168
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
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 (~785 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Southport Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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