- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Napa, CA
Browns Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Browns Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062664004013
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Browns Valley Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #1 of 14
- elementary schools in Napa · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.5:1
- large classes for California
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Browns Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Browns Valley Elementary ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in Napa, CA.
School address
District: Napa Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062664004013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Browns Valley Elementary grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 062664004013 · Napa, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 32.5:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: American Canyon High (1,720 students)
Browns Valley Elementary grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Browns Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Canyo
American Canyon High
1,720 students
- Napa High
Napa High
1,642 students
- Vintage High
Vintage High
1,622 students
- American Canyo
American Canyon Middle
1,074 students
- Redwood Middle
Redwood Middle
868 students
- This school 651
Browns Valley Elementary
651 students
What this shows Browns Valley Elementary reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Browns Valley Elementary compares
Browns Valley Elementary is a growing 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 | 32.5:1 | ▲ 51% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
32.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Browns Valley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Napa Valley Unified reports $14,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Browns Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Napa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vintage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Canyon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwood Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Browns Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Napa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Napa Valley Language Academy
Standard public school
560 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Shearer Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Willow Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Pueblo Vista Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Bel Aire Park Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Snow Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 23.6:1 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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Browns Valley Elementary
How many students attend Browns Valley Elementary?
Browns Valley Elementary has 651 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Napa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browns Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Browns Valley Elementary is 32.5:1, which is 51% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 107% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Browns Valley Elementary?
31.1% of students at Browns Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Browns Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Browns Valley Elementary is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Napa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Browns Valley Elementary?
Browns Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Browns Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Napa?
By Resource Investment Index, Browns Valley Elementary ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in Napa, 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 Napa on the city page.
What other schools are in Napa Valley Unified?
Besides Browns Valley Elementary, Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students), Napa High (1,642 students), and Vintage High (1,622 students). See the Napa Valley Unified district page for the complete list.