- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Petaluma, CA
Corona Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Corona Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064179007457
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corona Creek Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 25
- elementary schools in Petaluma · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Corona Creek Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corona Creek Elementary ranks #8 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, CA.
School address
District: Waugh Elementary · California
NCES ID 064179007457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Corona Creek Elementary grew from 397 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 064179007457 · Petaluma, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 22.4:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadow Elementary (384 students)
Corona Creek Elementary grew from 397 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Corona Creek Elementary compares
Corona Creek 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,235
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 5.5%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Corona Creek Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waugh Elementary reports $14,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Corona Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corona Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Petaluma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley
Standard public school
494 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Standard public school
451 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Sonoma Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
384 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 24.5:1 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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Corona Creek Elementary
How many students attend Corona Creek Elementary?
Corona Creek Elementary has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Petaluma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corona Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Corona Creek Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corona Creek Elementary?
18.1% of students at Corona Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corona Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Corona Creek Elementary is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Petaluma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corona Creek Elementary?
Corona Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Corona Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Petaluma?
By Resource Investment Index, Corona Creek Elementary ranks #8 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, 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 Petaluma on the city page.
What other schools are in Waugh Elementary?
Besides Corona Creek Elementary, Waugh Elementary also operates Meadow Elementary (384 students). See the Waugh Elementary district page for the complete list.