Enrollment
764
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stevenson Ranch, CA
Stevenson Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stevenson Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062718004595
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stevenson Ranch Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Stevenson Ranch · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.3:1
- large classes for California
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stevenson Ranch Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson Ranch Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stevenson Ranch, CA.
School address
District: Newhall · California
NCES ID 062718004595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stevenson Ranch Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stevenson Ranch Elementary
Stevenson Ranch Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Stevenson Ranch, California, enrolling 764 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.3:1 is larger than about 93% of California schools and 32% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.8% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the California average.
Enrollment of 764 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 728 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #250.
Its student body is led by Asian (31%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 764 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Newhall spends $12,490 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Stevenson Ranch's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students): Stevenson Ranch Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.3:1 vs 27.5:1).
Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students) and Valencia Valley Elementary (738 students) alongside Stevenson Ranch 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 Stevenson Ranch Elementary compares
Stevenson Ranch 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 | 28.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 84% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,490
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 764 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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
Asian 30.9%
White 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 14.5%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: Asian at 30.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Stevenson Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newhall, which includes Stevenson Ranch Elementary.
$12,490
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 55.0%
Federal 6.9%
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 Stevenson Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valencia Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Orchard Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stevenson Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Stevenson Ranch
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~764 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stevenson Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Stevenson Ranch Elementary?
Stevenson Ranch Elementary has 764 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stevenson Ranch, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Ranch Elementary is 28.3:1, which is 32% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stevenson Ranch Elementary?
8.8% of students at Stevenson Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stevenson Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stevenson Ranch Elementary is Asian at 30.9% of enrollment, in Stevenson Ranch, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevenson Ranch Elementary?
Stevenson Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stevenson Ranch Elementary rank among public schools in Stevenson Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson Ranch Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stevenson Ranch, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stevenson Ranch on the city page.
Is Stevenson Ranch Elementary a good school?
Stevenson Ranch Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Newhall?
Besides Stevenson Ranch Elementary, Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students), Valencia Valley Elementary (738 students), and Meadows Elementary (729 students). See the Newhall district page for the complete list.
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