At a glance
Reported students
228
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433
Federal Terrace Elementary: 228 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
24:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 308
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Federal Terrace Elementary
Federal Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Vallejo. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Vallejo City Unified. NCES reports 228 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.4%) and Black (27.6%). English learners represent 28.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Federal Terrace Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.05
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.4%
- Hispanic47.4%
- Black27.6%
- Asian16.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Vallejo City Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Johnston Cooper Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
335 reported students
Vallejo Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–08
350 reported students
Grace Patterson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
353 reported students
Annie Pennycook Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
364 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
70 reported students
Dan Mini Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
433 reported students
Public schools near Federal Terrace Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy Elementary · Charter · Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy District | KG–08 | 975 | 1 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Vallejo City Unified | KG–05 | 70 | 1.5 mi |
| Johnston Cooper Elementary Elementary · Vallejo City Unified | KG–05 | 335 | 1.6 mi |
| Dan Mini Elementary Elementary · Vallejo City Unified | KG–05 | 433 | 2 mi |
| Highland Elementary Elementary · Vallejo City Unified | KG–06 | 510 | 2 mi |
| Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy Elementary · Vallejo City Unified | KG–08 | 615 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Federal Terrace Elementary
What grades does Federal Terrace Elementary serve?
Federal Terrace Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Vallejo City Unified.
How many students attend Federal Terrace Elementary?
Federal Terrace Elementary reported 228 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 308 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Federal Terrace Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24:1, based on 228 students and 9.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Federal Terrace Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Federal Terrace Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vallejo City Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Federal Terrace Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Federal Terrace Elementary in?
Federal Terrace Elementary is part of Vallejo City Unified, based in Vallejo, CA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Federal Terrace Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy (1 mi), Lincoln Elementary (1.5 mi), Johnston Cooper Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.