Enrollment
212
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sebastopol, CA
Brook Haven Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brook Haven Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063618006177
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brook Haven Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Sebastopol · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brook Haven Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brook Haven Middle ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Sebastopol, CA.
School address
District: Sebastopol Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063618006177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brook Haven Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brook Haven Middle
Brook Haven Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Sebastopol, California, enrolling 212 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 212 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 435 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #335, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Sebastopol's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gravenstein Elementary (464 students): Brook Haven Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 19.3:1).
Its district, Sebastopol Union Elementary, also runs Park Side Elementary (268 students).
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 Brook Haven Middle compares
Brook Haven Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$19,158
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
Two or More 17.1%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Brook Haven Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sebastopol Union Elementary, which includes Brook Haven Middle.
$19,158
Per student
+16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 21.9%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brook Haven Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Side Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brook Haven Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Sebastopol
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gravenstein Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Apple Blossom
Standard public school
305 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Sebastopol Independent Charter
Standard public school
286 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Park Side Elementary
Standard public school
268 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Sunridge Charter
Standard public school
256 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
91 students 22.8:1 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 (~212 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brook Haven Middle
How many students attend Brook Haven Middle?
Brook Haven Middle has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sebastopol, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brook Haven Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brook Haven Middle is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brook Haven Middle?
41.5% of students at Brook Haven Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brook Haven Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brook Haven Middle is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Sebastopol, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brook Haven Middle?
Brook Haven Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Brook Haven Middle rank among elementary schools in Sebastopol?
By Resource Investment Index, Brook Haven Middle ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Sebastopol, 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 Sebastopol on the city page.
Is Brook Haven Middle a good school?
Brook Haven Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. 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 Sebastopol Union Elementary?
Besides Brook Haven Middle, Sebastopol Union Elementary also operates Park Side Elementary (268 students). See the Sebastopol Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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