- Enrollment
- 1,584
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Rosa, CA
Elsie Allen High
Federal NCES profile for Elsie Allen High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063583004108
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elsie Allen High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- small classes for California
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elsie Allen High has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elsie Allen High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rosa High · California
NCES ID 063583004108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Elsie Allen High shrank from 1,055 students in 2022-23 to 980 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 56.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 063583004108 · Santa Rosa, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,029 enr · 17.7:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Maria Carrillo High (1,584 students)
Elsie Allen High shrank from 1,055 students in 2022-23 to 980 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 56.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elsie Allen High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maria Carrillo
Maria Carrillo High
1,584 students
- Santa Rosa Hig
Santa Rosa High
1,553 students
- Piner High
Piner High
1,434 students
- Montgomery Hig
Montgomery High
1,253 students
- This school
Elsie Allen High
1,029 students
- Rincon Valley
Rincon Valley Middle
725 students
What this shows Elsie Allen High reports 1,029 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elsie Allen High compares
Elsie Allen High is a shrinking 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,029 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,029
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.2%
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.
Support staff
Counselors5.3 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.3%
White 5.8%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Elsie Allen High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
How Elsie Allen High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Carrillo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piner High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rincon Valley Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elsie Allen High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Santa Rosa
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Maria Carrillo High
Standard public school
1,584 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa High
Standard public school
1,553 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Piner High
Standard public school
1,434 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Montgomery High
Standard public school
1,253 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgway High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
252 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,029 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elsie Allen High
How many students attend Elsie Allen High?
Elsie Allen High has 1,029 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,055 (2022-23) → 980 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsie Allen High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsie Allen High is 17.7:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elsie Allen High?
49.4% of students at Elsie Allen High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elsie Allen High?
The largest demographic group at Elsie Allen High is Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elsie Allen High?
Elsie Allen High 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 Elsie Allen High rank among high schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Elsie Allen High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Santa Rosa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Santa Rosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa High?
Besides Elsie Allen High, Santa Rosa High also operates Maria Carrillo High (1,584 students), Santa Rosa High (1,553 students), and Piner High (1,434 students). See the Santa Rosa High district page for the complete list.