- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Binkley Elementary Charter
Federal NCES profile for Binkley Elementary Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063264005077Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Binkley Elementary Charter earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Binkley Elementary Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Binkley Elementary Charter ranks #10 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Rincon Valley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063264005077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Binkley Elementary Charter held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 063264005077 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
351 enr · 21.9:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sequoia Elementary (414 students)
Binkley Elementary Charter held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Binkley Elementary Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sequoia Elemen
Sequoia Elementary
414 students
- Village Elemen
Village Elementary Charter
384 students
- Spring Lake Ch
Spring Lake Charter
383 students
- Manzanita Elem
Manzanita Elementary Charter
369 students
- Austin Creek E
Austin Creek Elementary
366 students
- This school
Binkley Elementary Charter
351 students
What this shows Binkley Elementary Charter reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Binkley Elementary Charter compares
Binkley Elementary Charter 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$18,814
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Binkley Elementary Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rincon Valley Union Elementary reports $18,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Binkley Elementary Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary Charter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Lake Charter | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manzanita Elementary Charter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Binkley Elementary Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Binkley Elementary Charter
How many students attend Binkley Elementary Charter?
Binkley Elementary Charter has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Binkley Elementary Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Binkley Elementary Charter is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Binkley Elementary Charter?
37.0% of students at Binkley Elementary Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Binkley Elementary Charter?
The largest demographic group at Binkley Elementary Charter is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Binkley Elementary Charter?
Binkley Elementary Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Binkley Elementary Charter rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Binkley Elementary Charter ranks #10 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.
What other schools are in Rincon Valley Union Elementary?
Besides Binkley Elementary Charter, Rincon Valley Union Elementary also operates Sequoia Elementary (414 students), Village Elementary Charter (384 students), and Spring Lake Charter (383 students). See the Rincon Valley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.