- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elk Grove, CA
Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Zehnder Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061233014065
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zehnder Ranch Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #3 of 24
- elementary schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Zehnder Ranch Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zehnder Ranch Elementary ranks #3 of 24 elementary schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233014065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Zehnder Ranch Elementary held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 061233014065 · Elk Grove, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,019 enr · 24.9:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Zehnder Ranch Elementary held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Zehnder Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove High
2,536 students
- Sheldon High
Sheldon High
2,368 students
- Monterey Trail
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- This school 1,019
Zehnder Ranch Elementary
1,019 students
What this shows Zehnder Ranch Elementary reports 1,019 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zehnder Ranch Elementary compares
Zehnder 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,019
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$15,921
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
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
White 10.6%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Asian at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Zehnder Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elk Grove Unified reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zehnder Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zehnder Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Elk Grove
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Irene B. West Elementary
Standard public school
1,063 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Miwok Village Elementary
Standard public school
1,050 students 38.9:1 students per teacher
Arthur C. Butler Elementary
Standard public school
949 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Roy Herburger Elementary
Standard public school
937 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Carroll Elementary
Standard public school
854 students 23.7:1 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 (~1,019 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zehnder Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
Zehnder Ranch Elementary has 1,019 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,035 (2022-23) → 1,048 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Zehnder Ranch Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
18.7% of students at Zehnder Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Zehnder Ranch Elementary is Asian at 58.1% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
Zehnder Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Zehnder Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Zehnder Ranch Elementary ranks #3 of 24 elementary schools in Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Zehnder Ranch Elementary, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.