- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sonoma, CA
El Verano Elementary
Federal NCES profile for El Verano Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063720006300
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Verano Elementary earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Sonoma · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
El Verano Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Verano Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Sonoma, CA.
School address
District: Sonoma Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063720006300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
El Verano Elementary grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+32.3%).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 063720006300 · Sonoma, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 26.2:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Sonoma Valley High (1,071 students)
El Verano Elementary grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+32.3%). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Verano Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Valley High
1,071 students
- Flowery Elemen 368
Flowery Elementary
368 students
- Adele Harrison 334
Adele Harrison Middle
334 students
- Altimira Middl 324
Altimira Middle
324 students
- This school 314
El Verano Elementary
314 students
- Sassarini Elem 281
Sassarini Elementary
281 students
What this shows El Verano Elementary reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Verano Elementary compares
El Verano 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$23,762
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
White 15.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, El Verano Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sonoma Valley Unified reports $23,762 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Verano Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flowery Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adele Harrison Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Altimira Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sassarini Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Verano Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Sonoma
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Flowery Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Sassarini Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Prestwood Elementary
Standard public school
275 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Woodland Star Charter
Standard public school
244 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Sonoma Charter
Standard public school
226 students 22.6:1 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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Verano Elementary
How many students attend El Verano Elementary?
El Verano Elementary has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sonoma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), up 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Verano Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at El Verano Elementary is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Verano Elementary?
52.5% of students at El Verano Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Verano Elementary?
The largest demographic group at El Verano Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Sonoma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Verano Elementary?
El Verano Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (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 El Verano Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sonoma?
By Resource Investment Index, El Verano Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Sonoma, 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 Sonoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Sonoma Valley Unified?
Besides El Verano Elementary, Sonoma Valley Unified also operates Sonoma Valley High (1,071 students), Flowery Elementary (368 students), and Adele Harrison Middle (334 students). See the Sonoma Valley Unified district page for the complete list.