Enrollment
489
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orinda, CA
Wagner Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wagner Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062886007077
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wagner Ranch Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Orinda · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 2.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wagner Ranch Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wagner Ranch Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Orinda, CA.
School address
District: Orinda Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062886007077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wagner Ranch Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wagner Ranch Elementary
Wagner Ranch Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Orinda, California, enrolling 489 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.0% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the California average.
With 489 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 510 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #148.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Orinda's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glorietta Elementary (445 students): Wagner Ranch Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.3:1 vs 21.2:1).
Orinda Union Elementary also operates Orinda Intermediate (822 students) and Glorietta Elementary (445 students) alongside Wagner Ranch 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 Wagner Ranch Elementary compares
Wagner Ranch 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.0% | ▼ 96% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,746
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 42.1%
Asian 29.7%
Two or More 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Wagner Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orinda Union Elementary, which includes Wagner Ranch Elementary.
$14,746
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 24.8%
Federal 1.9%
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 Wagner Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orinda Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glorietta Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Rey Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sleepy Hollow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wagner Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Orinda
3 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 (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wagner Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Wagner Ranch Elementary?
Wagner Ranch Elementary has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orinda, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wagner Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wagner Ranch Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wagner Ranch Elementary?
2.0% of students at Wagner Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wagner Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wagner Ranch Elementary is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Orinda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wagner Ranch Elementary?
Wagner Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wagner Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Orinda?
By Resource Investment Index, Wagner Ranch Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Orinda, 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 Orinda on the city page.
Is Wagner Ranch Elementary a good school?
Wagner Ranch Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Orinda Union Elementary?
Besides Wagner Ranch Elementary, Orinda Union Elementary also operates Orinda Intermediate (822 students), Glorietta Elementary (445 students), and Del Rey Elementary (435 students). See the Orinda Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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