- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Wagner Ranch Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 062886007077 · Orinda, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 23.3:1 · 2.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Orinda Intermediate (822 students)
Wagner Ranch Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wagner Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orinda Interme
Orinda Intermediate
822 students
- This school
Wagner Ranch Elementary
489 students
- Glorietta Elem
Glorietta Elementary
445 students
- Del Rey Elemen
Del Rey Elementary
435 students
- Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow Elementary
399 students
What this shows Wagner Ranch Elementary reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wagner Ranch Elementary compares
Wagner Ranch 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,280
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Orinda Union Elementary reports $16,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~489 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.