- Enrollment
- 1,948
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Concord, CA
Sun Terrace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sun Terrace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062637003975
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun Terrace Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #13 of 16
- elementary schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.2:1
- large classes for California
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun Terrace Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Terrace Elementary ranks #13 of 16 elementary schools in Concord, CA.
School address
District: Mt. Diablo Unified · California
NCES ID 062637003975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Sun Terrace Elementary grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 062637003975 · Concord, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 32.2:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: College Park High (1,948 students)
Sun Terrace Elementary grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sun Terrace Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- College Park H
College Park High
1,948 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High
1,546 students
- Mt. Diablo Hig
Mt. Diablo High
1,397 students
- Concord High
Concord High
1,137 students
- Ygnacio Valley
Ygnacio Valley High
1,059 students
- This school 418
Sun Terrace Elementary
418 students
What this shows Sun Terrace Elementary reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sun Terrace Elementary compares
Sun Terrace Elementary 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 | 32.2:1 | ▲ 50% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.2:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$15,273
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 15.3%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 8.2%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Sun Terrace Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Diablo Unified reports $15,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sun Terrace Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northgate High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Diablo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ygnacio Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sun Terrace Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,546
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Concord
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow Homes Elementary
Standard public school
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Rocketship Futuro Academy
Standard public school
669 students 33.5:1 students per teacher
Monte Gardens Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 29.6:1 students per teacher
Silverwood Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Holbrook Language Academy
Standard public school
501 students 29.5:1 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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sun Terrace Elementary
How many students attend Sun Terrace Elementary?
Sun Terrace Elementary has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Concord, CA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Terrace Elementary is 32.2:1, which is 50% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 105% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sun Terrace Elementary?
51.4% of students at Sun Terrace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Terrace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sun Terrace Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Concord, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Terrace Elementary?
Sun Terrace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Sun Terrace Elementary rank among elementary schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Terrace Elementary ranks #13 of 16 elementary schools in Concord, 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 Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt. Diablo Unified?
Besides Sun Terrace Elementary, Mt. Diablo Unified also operates College Park High (1,948 students), Northgate High (1,546 students), and Mt. Diablo High (1,397 students). See the Mt. Diablo Unified district page for the complete list.