Enrollment
274
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Albert F. Biella Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Albert F. Biella Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063581009635
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert F. Biella Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert F. Biella Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert F. Biella Elementary ranks #8 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rosa Elementary · California
NCES ID 063581009635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert F. Biella Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albert F. Biella Elementary
Albert F. Biella Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Santa Rosa, California, enrolling 274 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 274 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 947 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #212.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 152 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Santa Rosa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students): Albert F. Biella Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.8:1 vs 18.9:1).
Santa Rosa Elementary also operates Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students) and Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) (525 students) alongside Albert F. Biella Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albert F. Biella Elementary compares
Albert F. Biella Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.2%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.9%
White 13.5%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Albert F. Biella Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Albert F. Biella Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steele Lane Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert F. Biella Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Rosa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Standard public school
773 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle
Standard public school
708 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Sheppard Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mattie Washburn Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Roseland Creek Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
Standard public school
525 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~274 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Albert F. Biella Elementary
How many students attend Albert F. Biella Elementary?
Albert F. Biella Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert F. Biella Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert F. Biella Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert F. Biella Elementary?
61.9% of students at Albert F. Biella Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert F. Biella Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Albert F. Biella Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert F. Biella Elementary?
Albert F. Biella Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albert F. Biella Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert F. Biella Elementary ranks #8 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa on the city page.
Is Albert F. Biella Elementary a good school?
Albert F. Biella Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa Elementary?
Besides Albert F. Biella Elementary, Santa Rosa Elementary also operates Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students), Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) (525 students), and Hidden Valley Elementary (468 students). See the Santa Rosa Elementary district page for the complete list.
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