Enrollment
314
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 8/100.
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 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Sonoma · Resource Index
- 8
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Verano Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Verano Elementary
El Verano Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Sonoma, California, enrolling 314 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.2:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 22% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 984 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #975, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 785 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sonoma Valley Unified spends $21,339 per pupil, 29% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Sonoma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Flowery Elementary (368 students): El Verano Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.2:1 vs 24.5:1).
Sonoma Valley Unified also operates Sonoma Valley High (1,071 students) and Flowery Elementary (368 students) alongside El Verano 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 El Verano Elementary compares
El Verano 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,339
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sonoma Valley Unified, which includes El Verano Elementary.
$21,339
Per student
+29%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.2%
State 14.7%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~314 students)
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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.
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 8/100 (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 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.
Is El Verano Elementary a good school?
El Verano Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 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.
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