- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmichael, CA
Starr King K-8
Federal NCES profile for Starr King K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063462005822
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starr King K-8 earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in Carmichael · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Starr King K-8 has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starr King K-8 ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Carmichael, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Starr King K-8 grew from 806 students in 2022-23 to 854 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 063462005822 · Carmichael, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
885 enr · 23.3:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Starr King K-8 grew from 806 students in 2022-23 to 854 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Starr King K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school
Starr King K-8
885 students
What this shows Starr King K-8 reports 885 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starr King K-8 compares
Starr King K-8 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$16,227
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 46.2%
White 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Starr King K-8 is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starr King K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starr King K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Carmichael
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses
Standard public school
1,545 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Mary Deterding Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Del Dayo Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Mission Avenue Open Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Cameron Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Carmichael Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 23.4:1 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 (~885 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starr King K-8
How many students attend Starr King K-8?
Starr King K-8 has 885 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carmichael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 806 (2022-23) → 854 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starr King K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Starr King K-8 is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starr King K-8?
85.7% of students at Starr King K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starr King K-8?
The largest demographic group at Starr King K-8 is Asian at 46.2% of enrollment, in Carmichael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starr King K-8?
Starr King K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Starr King K-8 rank among elementary schools in Carmichael?
By Resource Investment Index, Starr King K-8 ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Carmichael, 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 Carmichael on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Starr King K-8, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.