- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
Toro Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Toro Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064161006862
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Toro Park Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Toro Park Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toro Park Elementary ranks #6 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Washington Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064161006862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Toro Park Elementary held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 064161006862 · Salinas, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 22.7:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: San Benancio Middle (261 students)
Toro Park Elementary held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Toro Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Toro Park Elementary
341 students
- San Benancio M
San Benancio Middle
261 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
154 students
What this shows Toro Park Elementary reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Toro Park Elementary compares
Toro Park 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,614
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 4.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Toro Park Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Washington Union Elementary reports $14,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Toro Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benancio Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Toro Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Salinas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 22:1 students per teacher
Monte Bella Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Natividad Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Mission Park Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 27.4:1 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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Toro Park Elementary
How many students attend Toro Park Elementary?
Toro Park Elementary has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toro Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Toro Park Elementary is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Toro Park Elementary?
11.2% of students at Toro Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toro Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Toro Park Elementary is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toro Park Elementary?
Toro Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Toro Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Toro Park Elementary ranks #6 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Union Elementary?
Besides Toro Park Elementary, Washington Union Elementary also operates San Benancio Middle (261 students) and Washington Elementary (154 students). See the Washington Union Elementary district page for the complete list.