Enrollment
586
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canyon Country, CA
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sulphur Springs Community Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063822006450
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Canyon Country · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sulphur Springs Community Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Canyon Country, CA.
School address
District: Sulphur Springs Union · California
NCES ID 063822006450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sulphur Springs Community Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Canyon Country, California, enrolling 586 students.
At 22.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 586 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 1,400 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #218.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (23%) (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Sulphur Springs Union spends $13,014 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Canyon Country's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pinetree Community Elementary (650 students): Sulphur Springs Community Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.5:1 vs 28.3:1).
Sulphur Springs Union also operates Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students) and Pinetree Community Elementary (650 students) alongside Sulphur Springs Community 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 Sulphur Springs Community Elementary compares
Sulphur Springs Community 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$13,014
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
White 22.7%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Sulphur Springs Community Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sulphur Springs Union, which includes Sulphur Springs Community Elementary.
$13,014
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 55.4%
Federal 7.2%
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 Sulphur Springs Community Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Ranch Community | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinetree Community Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Community Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Oak Community | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Community Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sulphur Springs Community Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Canyon Country
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pinetree Community Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Skyblue Mesa Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Mitchell Community Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Canyon Springs Community Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Mint Canyon Community Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 23.6:1 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 (~586 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
How many students attend Sulphur Springs Community Elementary?
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canyon Country, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs Community Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs Community Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sulphur Springs Community Elementary?
35.1% of students at Sulphur Springs Community Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sulphur Springs Community Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sulphur Springs Community Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Canyon Country, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sulphur Springs Community Elementary?
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Sulphur Springs Community Elementary rank among elementary schools in Canyon Country?
By Resource Investment Index, Sulphur Springs Community Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Canyon Country, 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 Canyon Country on the city page.
Is Sulphur Springs Community Elementary a good school?
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Sulphur Springs Union?
Besides Sulphur Springs Community Elementary, Sulphur Springs Union also operates Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students), Pinetree Community Elementary (650 students), and Mitchell Community Elementary (569 students). See the Sulphur Springs Union district page for the complete list.
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