Enrollment
928
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Sacramento, CA
Stonegate Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stonegate Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064158012071
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stonegate Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in West Sacramento · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stonegate Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stonegate Elementary ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in West Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Washington Unified · California
NCES ID 064158012071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stonegate Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stonegate Elementary
Stonegate Elementary is a large elementary school in West Sacramento, California, enrolling 928 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 928 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 935 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #565.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among West Sacramento's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students): Stonegate Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.2:1 vs 24.1:1).
Washington Unified also operates River City High (2,168 students) and Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students) alongside Stonegate 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 Stonegate Elementary compares
Stonegate 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 928 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
928
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.5%
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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$14,494
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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
White 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
Asian 14.8%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Stonegate Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Unified, which includes Stonegate Elementary.
$14,494
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 56.7%
Federal 10.1%
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 Stonegate Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River City High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgeway Island Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southport Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverbank Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Village Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stonegate Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,168
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in West Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bridgeway Island Elementary
Standard public school
1,062 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Southport Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Riverbank Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Elkhorn Village Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Westmore Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Westfield Village Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 20.6:1 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 (~928 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stonegate Elementary
How many students attend Stonegate Elementary?
Stonegate Elementary has 928 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Sacramento, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stonegate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stonegate Elementary is 23.2:1, 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 Stonegate Elementary?
38.5% of students at Stonegate Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stonegate Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stonegate Elementary is White at 34.4% of enrollment, in West Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stonegate Elementary?
Stonegate Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Stonegate Elementary rank among elementary schools in West Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Stonegate Elementary ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in West 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 West Sacramento on the city page.
Is Stonegate Elementary a good school?
Stonegate Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Washington Unified?
Besides Stonegate Elementary, Washington Unified also operates River City High (2,168 students), Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students), and Southport Elementary (785 students). See the Washington Unified district page for the complete list.
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