Enrollment
426
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vineyard Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vineyard Elementary
Vineyard Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Templeton, California, enrolling 426 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.0% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the California average.
With 426 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,126 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #503.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Templeton Unified spends $12,652 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Templeton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Templeton Elementary (422 students): Vineyard Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.1:1 vs 22.2:1).
Templeton Unified also operates Templeton High (725 students) and Templeton Middle (478 students) alongside Vineyard Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vineyard Elementary compares
Vineyard Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,652
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Templeton Unified, which includes Vineyard Elementary.
$12,652
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 39.3%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Vineyard Elementary a good school?
Vineyard Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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