Enrollment
471
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
St. Hope Public School 7
Federal NCES profile for St. Hope Public School 7, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060209411199Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Hope Public School 7 earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #105 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Hope Public School 7 has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Hope Public School 7 ranks #105 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: St. Hope Public School 7 District · California
NCES ID 060209411199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Hope Public School 7 compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Hope Public School 7
St. Hope Public School 7 is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Sacramento, California, enrolling 471 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,121 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,698, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Hope Public School 7 District spends $12,879 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sacramento's elementary schools, it stands alongside Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences (1,091 students): St. Hope Public School 7 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.5:1 vs 23.7:1).
St. Hope Public School 7 District is a single-school charter district, so St. Hope Public School 7 operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 St. Hope Public School 7 compares
St. Hope Public School 7 on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
66.7%
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
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 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
African American 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 10.6%
White 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, St. Hope Public School 7 is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Hope Public School 7 District, which includes St. Hope Public School 7.
$12,879
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 74.1%
Federal 7.0%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about St. Hope Public School 7
How many students attend St. Hope Public School 7?
St. Hope Public School 7 has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Hope Public School 7?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Hope Public School 7 is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 St. Hope Public School 7?
78.6% of students at St. Hope Public School 7 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Hope Public School 7?
The largest demographic group at St. Hope Public School 7 is African American at 60.5% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Hope Public School 7?
St. Hope Public School 7 has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 St. Hope Public School 7 rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Hope Public School 7 ranks #105 of 124 elementary schools in 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 Sacramento on the city page.
Is St. Hope Public School 7 a good school?
St. Hope Public School 7 earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 St. Hope Public School 7 District?
None; St. Hope Public School 7 District is a single-school charter district, and St. Hope Public School 7 is its only campus.
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