- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galt, CA
Vernon E. Greer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vernon E. Greer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061479012430
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon E. Greer Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Galt · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon E. Greer Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon E. Greer Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Galt, CA.
School address
District: Galt Joint Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061479012430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Vernon E. Greer Elementary held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 061479012430 · Galt, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 24.6:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle (779 students)
Vernon E. Greer Elementary held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vernon E. Greer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert L. Mcca
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle
779 students
- This school
Vernon E. Greer Elementary
542 students
- Valley Oaks El
Valley Oaks Elementary
541 students
- River Oaks Ele
River Oaks Elementary
505 students
- Lake Canyon El
Lake Canyon Elementary
466 students
- Marengo Ranch
Marengo Ranch Elementary
448 students
What this shows Vernon E. Greer Elementary reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon E. Greer Elementary compares
Vernon E. Greer 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$16,245
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.7%
White 29.9%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Vernon E. Greer Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galt Joint Union Elementary reports $16,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon E. Greer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marengo Ranch Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon E. Greer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Galt
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valley Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
River Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Lake Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Marengo Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Fairsite Elementary
Standard public school
160 students 32:1 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon E. Greer Elementary
How many students attend Vernon E. Greer Elementary?
Vernon E. Greer Elementary has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galt, CA. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon E. Greer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon E. Greer Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vernon E. Greer Elementary?
49.9% of students at Vernon E. Greer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon E. Greer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vernon E. Greer Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment, in Galt, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon E. Greer Elementary?
Vernon E. Greer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Vernon E. Greer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Galt?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon E. Greer Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Galt, 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 Galt on the city page.
What other schools are in Galt Joint Union Elementary?
Besides Vernon E. Greer Elementary, Galt Joint Union Elementary also operates Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle (779 students), Valley Oaks Elementary (541 students), and River Oaks Elementary (505 students). See the Galt Joint Union Elementary district page for the complete list.