- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond, CA
Stege Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stege Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063255005061
👥 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
Stege Elementary earns 16/100 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 21
- elementary schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stege Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stege Elementary ranks #8 of 21 elementary schools in Richmond, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255005061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Stege Elementary held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 063255005061 · Richmond, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 20.5:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
Stege Elementary held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Stege Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- This school 225
Stege Elementary
225 students
What this shows Stege Elementary reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stege Elementary compares
Stege 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 81% | - | - |
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.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
72.4%
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
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
African American 32.4%
Asian 9.8%
White 9.3%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Stege Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stege Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stege Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Richmond
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy
Standard public school
586 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Richmond College Preparatory
Standard public school
560 students 35:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Peres Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Mira Vista Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez
Standard public school
490 students 35:1 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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stege Elementary
How many students attend Stege Elementary?
Stege Elementary has 225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond, CA. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stege Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stege Elementary 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 Stege Elementary?
78.3% of students at Stege Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stege Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stege Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment, in Richmond, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stege Elementary?
Stege Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Stege Elementary rank among elementary schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Stege Elementary ranks #8 of 21 elementary schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides Stege Elementary, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and Pinole Valley High (1,245 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.