- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pacifica, CA
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062046002471
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Ridge Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Pacifica · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Ridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Pacifica, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sunset Ridge Elementary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 062046002471 · Pacifica, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 17.4:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabrillo Elementary (524 students)
Sunset Ridge Elementary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sunset Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cabrillo Eleme
Cabrillo Elementary
524 students
- Vallemar Eleme
Vallemar Elementary
500 students
- Ingrid B. Lacy
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
484 students
- Ortega Element
Ortega Elementary
404 students
- Ocean Shore El
Ocean Shore Elementary
368 students
- This school
Sunset Ridge Elementary
348 students
What this shows Sunset Ridge Elementary reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Ridge Elementary compares
Sunset Ridge 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$15,380
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
Asian 23.3%
White 19.3%
Two or More 17.0%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Sunset Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pacifica reports $15,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallemar Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ingrid B. Lacy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ortega Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Shore Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Pacifica
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cabrillo Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Vallemar Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Ortega Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Ocean Shore Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Pacifica Independent Home Study
Alternative education program
12 students 6:1 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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary?
Sunset Ridge Elementary has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pacifica, CA. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Sunset Ridge Elementary?
34.3% of students at Sunset Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Ridge Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 37.6% of enrollment, in Pacifica, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Ridge Elementary?
Sunset Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Sunset Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pacifica?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica on the city page.
What other schools are in Pacifica?
Besides Sunset Ridge Elementary, Pacifica also operates Cabrillo Elementary (524 students), Vallemar Elementary (500 students), and Ingrid B. Lacy Middle (484 students). See the Pacifica district page for the complete list.