- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Templeton, CA
Vineyard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vineyard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063900004016
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vineyard Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Templeton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vineyard Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vineyard Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Templeton, CA.
School address
District: Templeton Unified · California
NCES ID 063900004016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Vineyard Elementary grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 063900004016 · Templeton, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 25.1:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Templeton High (725 students)
Vineyard Elementary grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vineyard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Templeton High
Templeton High
725 students
- Templeton Midd
Templeton Middle
478 students
- This school
Vineyard Elementary
426 students
- Templeton Elem
Templeton Elementary
422 students
- Templeton Inde 96
Templeton Independent Study High
96 students
- Templeton Home 54
Templeton Home
54 students
What this shows Vineyard Elementary reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vineyard Elementary compares
Vineyard Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,378
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Vineyard Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Templeton Unified reports $14,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vineyard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Templeton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Templeton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Templeton Independent Study High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Templeton Home | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vineyard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Templeton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vineyard Elementary
How many students attend Vineyard Elementary?
Vineyard Elementary has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Templeton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vineyard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vineyard Elementary is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vineyard Elementary?
22.0% of students at Vineyard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vineyard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vineyard Elementary is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Templeton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vineyard Elementary?
Vineyard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Vineyard Elementary rank among elementary schools in Templeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Vineyard Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Templeton, 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 Templeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Templeton Unified?
Besides Vineyard Elementary, Templeton Unified also operates Templeton High (725 students), Templeton Middle (478 students), and Templeton Elementary (422 students). See the Templeton Unified district page for the complete list.