- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmichael, CA
Thomas Kelly Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Kelly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063462005786
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Kelly Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Carmichael · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Kelly Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Kelly Elementary ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Carmichael, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Thomas Kelly Elementary held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 063462005786 · Carmichael, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 22.9:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Thomas Kelly Elementary held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thomas Kelly Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 321
Thomas Kelly Elementary
321 students
What this shows Thomas Kelly Elementary reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Kelly Elementary compares
Thomas Kelly 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$16,227
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
6
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 6.9%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Thomas Kelly Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Kelly Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Kelly Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Carmichael
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses
Standard public school
1,545 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Starr King K-8
Standard public school
885 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Mary Deterding Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Del Dayo Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Mission Avenue Open Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Cameron Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 23.9:1 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Kelly Elementary
How many students attend Thomas Kelly Elementary?
Thomas Kelly Elementary has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carmichael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Kelly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Kelly Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Kelly Elementary?
53.6% of students at Thomas Kelly Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Kelly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Kelly Elementary is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Carmichael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Kelly Elementary?
Thomas Kelly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Thomas Kelly Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carmichael?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Kelly Elementary ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Carmichael, 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 Carmichael on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Thomas Kelly Elementary, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.