Enrollment
493
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Windsor, CA
Brooks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brooks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060003409465
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooks Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Windsor · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooks Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooks Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Windsor, CA.
School address
District: Windsor Unified · California
NCES ID 060003409465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooks Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brooks Elementary
Brooks Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Windsor, California, enrolling 493 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 493 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,363 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #763.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (41%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Windsor's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cali Calmecac Language Academy (1,075 students): Brooks Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.6:1 vs 20.7:1).
Windsor Unified also operates Windsor High (1,700 students) and Cali Calmecac Language Academy (1,075 students) alongside Brooks 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 Brooks Elementary compares
Brooks 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$14,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 40.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Brooks Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windsor Unified, which includes Brooks Elementary.
$14,106
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.5%
State 29.8%
Federal 6.7%
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 Brooks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cali Calmecac Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windsor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mattie Washburn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Community Based School North County Consortium | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Windsor
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brooks Elementary
How many students attend Brooks Elementary?
Brooks Elementary has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Windsor, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooks Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooks Elementary?
43.9% of students at Brooks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brooks Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Windsor, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooks Elementary?
Brooks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brooks Elementary rank among public schools in Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooks Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Windsor, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Windsor on the city page.
Is Brooks Elementary a good school?
Brooks Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Windsor Unified?
Besides Brooks Elementary, Windsor Unified also operates Windsor High (1,700 students), Cali Calmecac Language Academy (1,075 students), and Windsor Middle (736 students). See the Windsor Unified district page for the complete list.
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