- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willits, CA
Blosser Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blosser Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064256009658
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blosser Lane Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Willits · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Blosser Lane Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blosser Lane Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Willits, CA.
School address
District: Willits Unified · California
NCES ID 064256009658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Blosser Lane Elementary shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 064256009658 · Willits, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 22.3:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Willits High (397 students)
Blosser Lane Elementary shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Blosser Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willits High
Willits High
397 students
- Brookside Elem
Brookside Elementary
350 students
- This school
Blosser Lane Elementary
335 students
- Baechtel Grove
Baechtel Grove Middle
331 students
- Sherwood 59
Sherwood
59 students
- Sanhedrin Alte 57
Sanhedrin Alternative
57 students
What this shows Blosser Lane Elementary reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blosser Lane Elementary compares
Blosser Lane Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
58.2%
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.
Funding equity
$17,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
White 15.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Two or More at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Blosser Lane Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willits Unified reports $17,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blosser Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willits High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baechtel Grove Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sanhedrin Alternative | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blosser Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Willits
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blosser Lane Elementary
How many students attend Blosser Lane Elementary?
Blosser Lane Elementary has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willits, CA. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blosser Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blosser Lane Elementary is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blosser Lane Elementary?
64.4% of students at Blosser Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blosser Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blosser Lane Elementary is Two or More at 45.2% of enrollment, in Willits, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blosser Lane Elementary?
Blosser Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Blosser Lane Elementary rank among elementary schools in Willits?
By Resource Investment Index, Blosser Lane Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Willits, 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 Willits on the city page.
What other schools are in Willits Unified?
Besides Blosser Lane Elementary, Willits Unified also operates Willits High (397 students), Brookside Elementary (350 students), and Baechtel Grove Middle (331 students). See the Willits Unified district page for the complete list.