- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunnyvale, CA
Vargas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vargas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063846002796
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vargas Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 13
- elementary schools in Sunnyvale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vargas Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vargas Elementary ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Sunnyvale, CA.
School address
District: Sunnyvale · California
NCES ID 063846002796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Vargas Elementary held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 063846002796 · Sunnyvale, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 20.7:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyvale Middle (1,053 students)
Vargas Elementary held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vargas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyvale Midd
Sunnyvale Middle
1,053 students
- Ellis Elementa
Ellis Elementary
768 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle
697 students
- Cherry Chase E
Cherry Chase Elementary
622 students
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary
586 students
- This school
Vargas Elementary
435 students
What this shows Vargas Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vargas Elementary compares
Vargas 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$24,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
Asian 20.0%
White 10.6%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Vargas Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sunnyvale reports $24,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vargas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Chase Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vargas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Sunnyvale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Ellis Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Cherry Chase Elementary
Standard public school
622 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Cumberland Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Bishop Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 21.1:1 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vargas Elementary
How many students attend Vargas Elementary?
Vargas Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunnyvale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vargas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vargas Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Vargas Elementary?
35.0% of students at Vargas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vargas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vargas Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment, in Sunnyvale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vargas Elementary?
Vargas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Vargas Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sunnyvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Vargas Elementary ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyvale?
Besides Vargas Elementary, Sunnyvale also operates Sunnyvale Middle (1,053 students), Ellis Elementary (768 students), and Columbia Middle (697 students). See the Sunnyvale district page for the complete list.