- Enrollment
- 2,874
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Castro Valley, CA
Stanton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stanton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060780009525
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanton Elementary earns 22/100 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 9
- elementary schools in Castro Valley · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanton Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Castro Valley, CA.
School address
District: Castro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060780009525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Stanton Elementary grew from 492 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 060780009525 · Castro Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 24.5:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Castro Valley High (2,874 students)
Stanton Elementary grew from 492 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Stanton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castro Valley
Castro Valley High
2,874 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,418 students
- Creekside Midd 754
Creekside Middle
754 students
- Independent El 662
Independent Elementary
662 students
- Proctor Elemen 613
Proctor Elementary
613 students
- This school 515
Stanton Elementary
515 students
What this shows Stanton Elementary reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanton Elementary compares
Stanton Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 38.2% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 43% | - | - |
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.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
26.6%
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
$14,601
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
White 16.1%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Stanton Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Castro Valley Unified reports $14,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independent Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Proctor Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Castro Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Independent Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Proctor Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Vannoy Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Castro Valley Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Chabot Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 26.1:1 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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanton Elementary
How many students attend Stanton Elementary?
Stanton Elementary has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Castro Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanton 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 Stanton Elementary?
38.2% of students at Stanton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stanton Elementary is Asian at 36.3% of enrollment, in Castro Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanton Elementary?
Stanton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Stanton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Castro Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Castro Valley Unified?
Besides Stanton Elementary, Castro Valley Unified also operates Castro Valley High (2,874 students), Canyon Middle (1,418 students), and Creekside Middle (754 students). See the Castro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.