- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alameda, CA
William G. Paden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William G. Paden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060177000003
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William G. Paden Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Alameda · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.6:1
- large classes for California
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William G. Paden Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William G. Paden Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, CA.
School address
District: Alameda Unified · California
NCES ID 060177000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
William G. Paden Elementary grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 060177000003 · Alameda, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 28.6:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Alameda High (1,868 students)
William G. Paden Elementary grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William G. Paden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alameda High
Alameda High
1,868 students
- Encinal Junior
Encinal Junior/Senior High
1,280 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle
971 students
- Will C. Wood M 613
Will C. Wood Middle
613 students
- Amelia Earhart 573
Amelia Earhart Elementary
573 students
- This school 372
William G. Paden Elementary
372 students
What this shows William G. Paden Elementary reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How William G. Paden Elementary compares
William G. Paden 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 | 28.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$16,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 27.5%
Asian 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 18.1%
African American 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 27.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.9, William G. Paden Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alameda Unified reports $16,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William G. Paden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Encinal Junior/Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William G. Paden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Alameda
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
The Academy of Alameda
Standard public school
638 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Amelia Earhart Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Frank Otis Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Bay Farm
Standard public school
531 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Love Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Maya Lin
Standard public school
475 students 25:1 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about William G. Paden Elementary
How many students attend William G. Paden Elementary?
William G. Paden Elementary has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alameda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William G. Paden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William G. Paden Elementary is 28.6:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William G. Paden Elementary?
36.4% of students at William G. Paden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William G. Paden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William G. Paden Elementary is White at 27.5% of enrollment, in Alameda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William G. Paden Elementary?
William G. Paden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 William G. Paden Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alameda?
By Resource Investment Index, William G. Paden Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, 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 Alameda on the city page.
What other schools are in Alameda Unified?
Besides William G. Paden Elementary, Alameda Unified also operates Alameda High (1,868 students), Encinal Junior/Senior High (1,280 students), and Lincoln Middle (971 students). See the Alameda Unified district page for the complete list.