At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
55
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
86%+20.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Snelling-Merced Falls Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Snelling, California. The school enrolls 55 students. It is part of the Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictSnelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary
County6047
CitySnelling
ZIP95369
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063696006281
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment55
White43.4%
Hispanic / Latino50.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
Two or More Races3.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
43.4%
Hispanic
50.9%
Two+
3.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.